Upcoming Events
Friday, December 5
Santa Barbara’s astronomy club—the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU)—is treating astronomy lovers to an evening that ranges across the sights and sou...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, December 6 – 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
Saturday, December 6
The Museum and Sea Center will close an hour early at 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 6.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 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
Sunday, December 7 – 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
Monday, December 8
On December 5, 2017, the Thomas Fire ignited in Ventura County. Within days, it became the largest wildfire in California’s history at the time—burning over 1,0...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Friday, December 12
The Museum will close at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 12, to reopen at 4:30 PM for the special event Howls & Owls: The Case of the Missing Morsels. Join us for this fami...
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Friday, December 12
What’s eating our exhibits? You’re invited to help us solve a curious mystery of natural history. Bring your family to enjoy the Museum's celebration of night,...
4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 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
Saturday, December 13
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...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
