Museum open Wed–Mon, Sea Center open daily; both 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
September 9, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Birds of Autumn Eight-Week Class
Monday, September 9
Registration is full for Monday birding classes with Rebecca Coulter. Sign up for Wednesday birding classes with Sophie Cameron while space lasts.
Eight-Week Field ClassMon...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Science Pub: Growing Through Nature with Clay Sipiora
Monday, September 9
Technology is pervasive among children and their environments. In today’s digital world, it’s more critical than ever that children spend time outside. Research...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Volunteer Museum Educator Open House
Tuesday, September 10
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host an Open House for volunteer Museum educators on Tuesday, September 10, 10:00–11:30 AM for anyone interested in l...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Real Estate Law & Tax Essentials
Tuesday, September 10
Owning a home is part of the American dream, and it’s much more than just having a roof over your head. It can play a significant role in financial and estate plannin...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Birds of Autumn Eight-Week Class
Wednesday, September 11
Eight-Week Field ClassWednesdays: September 11–October 308:30–10:30 AM
Meet-Up Locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron for fall migration in...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Members-only Planetarium Shows
Friday, September 13
Members, let’s gather to celebrate the reopening of Gladwin Planetarium! With roof repairs concluded, our Astronomy Programs presenters are ready to take you on a tri...
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Star Party
Saturday, September 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 Museu...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Members-only Hours
Sunday, September 15
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...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Last Day of Images of Infinity
Sunday, September 15
Suitable for all ages, this exhibit runs through September 15, 2024. Immerse yourself in wondrous cutting-edge imagery of celestial objects, thanks to the James Webb S...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Why Are Some Birds So Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation
Tuesday, September 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Flamboyant traits used in courtship are known throughout the animal kingdom but are especially conspicuous in many species of...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM