Featured Events
Thursday, October 1
Explore the natural history of mezcal with agave specialist Jorge Báez of Licores Perros at a spirited fundraiser for the Museum. You’ll leave with a greater a...
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Friday, October 2
Registration for Nature Adventures™ fall and winter break camps opens at 3:00 PM on October 2! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
Join us for a very special edition of Storytime in the Backyard with guest storyteller Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant reading her new children’s book, You Belong in the Wild. Yo...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, October 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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Friday, October 16
Members, join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium! Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation with a...
5:30 PM–6:20 PM
Sunday, October 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.
Meet us on East Be...
Meet us on East Be...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, November 7
Celebrate the flavors of the season at the inaugural Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival, a new outdoor culinary experience for curious minds and locovores aged 21 and up....
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8
November 8, 2026 will be the last day to visit The Living Print in the Courtyard Gallery.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, November 14
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...
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, November 15
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.
Meet us on East Be...
Meet us on East Be...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
