Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
April 18, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
Sunday, April 27
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in your favorite spots at the Museum. Capture the magic of spring in this special place during a 20-minute mini photo session...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM
Ultra-faint Dwarfs: Galaxies in Evolution
Friday, May 2
Ultra–faint dwarf galaxies (UFDs) are ancient relics from the early universe, offering a unique window into the first generations of stars and the nature of dark matt...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 3
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
Astro Fest
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 4
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
Wildflower Nature Journaling Workshop
Wednesday, May 7
Gather 'round for fun and floral nature journaling! Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural...
3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls
Wednesday, May 7
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 10
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
Star Party
Saturday, May 10
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 11
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