Museum open Wed–Mon, Sea Center open daily; both 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
September 9, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups
Sunday, October 20
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. The Sea Center hos...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sea Center Early Closure
Friday, October 25
The Sea Center is closing at 3:00 PM for a private event.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Mission Creek Beer Festival
Saturday, November 2
Cheers Under the Oaks!
Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 PM for the inaugural Mission Creek Beer Festival!
Enjoy beer tastings and a macaroni and cheese cook off with...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, November 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 Museu...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups
Sunday, November 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. The Sea Center hos...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Estate Planning Essentials Workshop
Sunday, November 17
Need to get your affairs in order, but not sure how to start? The Museum’s Planned Giving Advisory Council will present a free, two-hour public workshop on the essent...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Belonging on an Island: Birds, Extinction, and Evolution in Hawai’i
Tuesday, November 19
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Daniel Lewis will be available for purchase and signing at the event.Environm...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Museum and Sea Center Closed
Thursday, November 28
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on Thanksgiving.
10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, December 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 Museu...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Museum and Sea Center Close Early
Tuesday, December 24
The Museum and Sea Center close at 3:00 PM on Christmas Eve.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM