Museum Events
Saturday, September 21
Sessions on Saturdays:September 21, 9:00 AM–NoonSeptember 28, 9:00 AM–NoonOctober 5, 2:00–5:00 PMOctober 19, 9:00 AM–NoonOctober 26, 9:00 AM–N...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday, September 22
Sundays in SeptemberSeptember 15, 22, 29
Experience the Museum Backyard and Prehistoric Forest without the crowds at special Members-only hours every Sunday in September. G...
Experience the Museum Backyard and Prehistoric Forest without the crowds at special Members-only hours every Sunday in September. G...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Saturday, September 28
Visit the Museum to enjoy a two-week-long art show featuring celebrated local artists. Curated by Diane Waterhouse, 50% of the proceeds from art sales support the Museum's...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, September 29
Sundays in SeptemberSeptember 15, 22, 29
Experience the Museum Backyard and Prehistoric Forest without the crowds at special Members-only hours every Sunday in September. G...
Experience the Museum Backyard and Prehistoric Forest without the crowds at special Members-only hours every Sunday in September. G...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Monday, October 7
This free public lecture by UCSB Professor of Anthropology Amber VanDerwarker, Ph.D., is presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society.
Recent research demo...
Recent research demo...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Friday, October 11
Remarkable animal portraits of the feline and canine families inhabit the Maximus Gallery from October 11, 2024 through March 9, 2025. The art of natural history will...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, October 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 Museu...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Wednesday, October 16
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and Friends of California Condors Wild & Free
Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Sophie Osborn will be avail...
Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Sophie Osborn will be avail...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday, October 17
Has it been a while since you stretched your creative muscles? Leap back into art with inspiration from the antique hand-colored lithographs of Big Cats & Wild Dogs. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday, October 24
Has it been a while since you stretched your creative muscles? Leap back into art with inspiration from the antique hand-colored lithographs of Big Cats & Wild Dogs. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
