Featured Events
Saturday, September 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 Muse...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, September 13
Members are invited to attend our annual Member Appreciation Breakfast and meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Sip coffee or juice and enjoy donuts while relaxing w...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sunday, September 13
All are invited to attend a special opportunity to meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Budson "Buddy" Rexander is an orphaned young Tyrannosaurus Rex who was separa...
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Monday, September 14
Fire, like all forces of nature, has shaped and continues to shape the landscapes and the built environments that all Californians—two-legged, finned, feathered, and...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15
Want to share your interests in nature and science? This is the place for you! Meet and mingle with staff and volunteers and enjoy light refreshments as you learn about vol...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Saturday, September 19
Join people all over the world in epic beach, neighborhood, and creek cleanups on this day! Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest annual volunteer event and the...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Monday, September 21
8-Week Field Class Mondays, September 21–November 9, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Rebecca Coulter at some of the region&rs...
Join expert birder Rebecca Coulter at some of the region&rs...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Wednesday, September 23
8-Week Field Class Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region...
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Saturday, September 26
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM for a private event on September 26.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Join us for a lively and memorable lecture and book signing event with two of...
Join us for a lively and memorable lecture and book signing event with two of...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
