Featured Events
Monday, August 11
Hello Science Pub fans! Please note that our monthly series of free science talks goes on vacation in August.
In the meantime, enjoy our playlist Scien...
In the meantime, enjoy our playlist Scien...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday, August 17
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...
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 19
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...
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, August 23
Enjoy free facepainting and temporary tattoos for children at the Sea Center courtesy of Sunny Smiles Dentistry, the Dentist to the Sharks!
Included with Sea Center ad...
Included with Sea Center ad...
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Friday, September 5
Looking at spiral galaxies like our own, the spiral disk of gas and stars hogs our focus. The big spherical halo of gas that engulfs such systems is the underappreciated ga...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, September 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...
8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Saturday, September 13
The exhibits across the creek—including Prehistoric Forest and the Sukinanik'oy Garden of Chumash Plants—will be closed for a private event from 2:00 to 5:00 PM...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, October 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, October 18
Join us for beer, nature, and science! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, October 19
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...
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
