Upcoming Events
Sunday, June 28 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 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
Monday, June 29 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 1 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, July 2 – Ongoing
Join us for a drop-in community drawing session! Stretch your creative muscles and train your skills with guidance from education staff as you examine the antique scientifi...
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Thursday, July 2 – Ongoing
Butterflies Alive! will close early on this day due to a special event. The last entry to the pavilion will be at 3:45 PM.
There may be a line to enter the pavilion, s...
There may be a line to enter the pavilion, s...
3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Thursday, July 2 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 16 and up, come get inspired by the pollinator plants and winged wonders of Butterflies Alive! Guided by Madi of Loud Flower Art Co, you’ll carve your...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Friday, July 3 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Saturday, July 4 – Ongoing
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
Saturday, July 4 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
