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Shark Sundays
Sunday, August 23 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, August 26 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Geology of Santa Barbara Field Course: Trouble in Paradise
Saturday, August 29
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina Thomas, Ph.D., brings the fundamentals of geology and local geography to life. Discover how...
10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, August 29 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, August 29 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, August 30 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Sunday, August 30 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, August 30 – 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
Member Appreciation Month Begins
Tuesday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events.
Member Ev...
12:00 AM
Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, September 2 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM