Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
April 25, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Beach Cleanup
Sunday, May 18
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 18
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
Butterflies Alive! Opens to the Public
Saturday, May 24
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! summer exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion on May 24, 2025. Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 24
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 25
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
An Evening with the CEO of National Audubon Society
Wednesday, May 28
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Audubon Society, leading the organization toward...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 31
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
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, June 10
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! 
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Star Party
Saturday, June 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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, June 15
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM