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Shark Sundays
Sunday, June 21 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, June 23 – Ongoing
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! Amateur and professional shutterbugs ages 16 and up are...
8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Museum Closed for Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Saturday, June 27
The Museum is always closed on the last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. 
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, June 27 – Ongoing
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
Santa Barbara Wine Festival®
Saturday, June 27
Sip from a commemorative wine glass‌ and enjoy wineries and food purveyors across the Museum’s beautiful outdoor spaces. This 21+ event is one of the Museum&rsqu...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, June 28 – Ongoing
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
Shark Sundays
Sunday, June 28 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Museum Opening at Noon
Sunday, June 28
The Museum opens at noon on the day after the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope you can join us the day before for this belov...
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, July 4 – Ongoing
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
Sea Center Early Closure
Saturday, July 4
The Sea Center closes at 3:00 PM on July 4 due to Independence Day street closures.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM