Adult Programs Events
Monday, February 2
Some of the finest Native rock imagery in the Western Hemisphere is in the Desert Southwest. In this free public lecture presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeologica...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Friday, February 6
Dark matter is a cornerstone of modern cosmology, successfully explaining the large-scale structure of the universe—from the cosmic microwave background to the rotati...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Monday, February 9
Take a tour of the frogs and salamanders that inhabit California, a wild waterpark for amphibians! Returning popular Science Pub speaker Emily Taylor, Ph.D., will introduce...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10
Passing down personal possessions can be meaningful…and complicated. How do you balance financial value, sentimental attachment, and differing expectations among hei...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Pete Dunne, recipient of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory...
Pete Dunne, recipient of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday, February 19
Since their initial discovery 30 years ago, exoplanets have revolutionized our ideas of what other solar systems are like. From worlds that rain glass to potential water wo...
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday, February 26
Make a splash at this Members-only evening exploring the mysteries of the deep. Enjoy light bites and our signature ocean-inspired cocktail while chatting with Museum curat...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Monday, March 9
From shark tracking to oil spill mapping, marine research requires unique tools to gather data. In this free public talk, Caltech Ph.D. student Noa Yoder will introduce you...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, June 27
The Museum is always closed on the last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®.
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
