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Upcoming Events

Sea Center Opening at Noon
Sunday, November 8
The Sea Center opens at noon rather than 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 8 due to waterfront road closures for a half-marathon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, November 8 – 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, November 8 – 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
Sunday, November 8 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend 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 Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, November 14 – 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, November 14 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend 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 Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, November 15 – 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