Featured Events
Saturday, December 9
Celebrate winter with a morning of kid-friendly science fun! At this drop-in event for Members, participate in educational crafts and activities designed for elementary-school-aged...
9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Saturday, December 9
Find unique, high-quality, handcrafted gifts while supporting the Museum during two weekend pop-up shops in December. Browse fabulous vendors and discover luxurious alpaca wool...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, December 9
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum astronomy...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, December 10
Find unique, high-quality, handcrafted gifts while supporting the Museum during two weekend pop-up shops in December. Browse fabulous vendors and discover luxurious alpaca wool...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday, December 25
The Museum and Sea Center will be closed on Christmas Day.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday, January 1
The Museum and Sea Center will be closed on New Year's Day.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 16
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued humans. Our fascination with these...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, January 20
Celebrate Underwater Parks Day with free admission to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, thanks to support from The Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara. Enjoy...
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday, January 21
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday, February 18
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM