Featured Events
Thursday, June 1
Learn how UC Santa Barbara, alongside a community of visionary environmentalists, restored a former Goleta golf course back into a wetland.
The UCSB Affiliates and the Cheadle...
The UCSB Affiliates and the Cheadle...
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Friday, June 2
Because the extremely bright, distant objects known as quasars can be seen from so far away, they offer researchers a unique opportunity to peek farther back in time than is offered...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Monday, June 5
This free talk by Kaitlin Brown, Ph.D., is presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society, in partnership with the Museum.
Behind the iconic salmon-colored bell...
Behind the iconic salmon-colored bell...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, June 10
Come celebrate World Oceans Day at the Sea Center with free admission for all, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023!
From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, talk with our...
From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, talk with our...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 10
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, June 12
Learn what it takes to wrangle and rear some of nature's most delicate creatures. Join the mastermind behind the Museum’s beloved recurring summer exhibit, Butterflies Alive! Director...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday, June 25
The Museum will open at noon rather than 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 25, as we tidy up our campus after our annual fundraiser, the Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival®. We will...
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 8
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, August 12
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, September 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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM