Museum Events
Monday, March 30
Nature Adventures™ spring break camps begin March 30! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, April 11
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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 9
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 23
This seasonal summer exhibit returns Saturday, May 23–Monday, September 7, 2026!
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday, June 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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, June 15
Nature Adventures™ summer camps begin June 15! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday, June 27
The Museum is always closed on the last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®.
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 27
Sip from a commemorative wine glass and enjoy wineries and food purveyors across the Museum’s beautiful outdoor spaces. This 21+ event is one of the Museum&rsqu...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, June 28
The Museum opens at noon on the day after the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope you can join us the day before for this belov...
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
