Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
April 25, 2025 Date

Featured Events

J.P. Harrington in American Archaeology, 1905–1915
Monday, May 5
Most people interested in California’s Indigenous cultures are very aware of John Peabody Harrington’s important ethnographic and linguistic research with Chuma...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Wildflower Nature Journaling Workshop
Wednesday, May 7
Gather 'round for fun and floral nature journaling! Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural...
3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls
Wednesday, May 7
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 10
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Star Party
Saturday, May 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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 11
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Science Pub: Lizards in Wonderland
Monday, May 12
California is a wonderland for the small and scaly beasts we call lizards, yet most people ignore them as background noise. Emily Taylor, Ph.D., of California Polytechnic S...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tips for Settling Someone’s Affairs - Lunch & Learn Webinar
Tuesday, May 13
Do your loved ones expect you to carry out their wishes and the provisions of their estate plan when they’re gone? Settling their affairs can be a big responsibility,...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Rings of Saturn
Friday, May 16
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 17
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM