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Feather Wars: The Crusade to Save America’s Birds
Tuesday, November 10
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Join author and journalist James McCommons to hear the dramatic story of earl...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Star Party
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
Beach Cleanup
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...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Book Sale
Wednesday, November 18 – Ongoing
Calling all bibliophiles!
Birds, flowers, shells, trees History, culture, mammals, bees Snakes, lizards, whales, fish Minerals, planets...what’s your wish?
Come find...
3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Book Sale
Thursday, November 19 – Ongoing
Calling all bibliophiles!
Birds, flowers, shells, trees History, culture, mammals, bees Snakes, lizards, whales, fish Minerals, planets...what’s your wish?
Come find...
3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Book Sale
Friday, November 20 – Ongoing
Calling all bibliophiles!
Birds, flowers, shells, trees History, culture, mammals, bees Snakes, lizards, whales, fish Minerals, planets...what’s your wish?
Come find...
3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Book Sale
Saturday, November 21
Calling all bibliophiles!
Birds, flowers, shells, trees History, culture, mammals, bees Snakes, lizards, whales, fish Minerals, planets...what’s your wish?
Come find...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum and Sea Center Closed on Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on Thanksgiving.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Early Closure at 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 5
The Museum and Sea Center will both close early at 4:00 PM on December 5 for a staff event.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, December 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...
7:30 PM–10:00 PM