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Upcoming Events

Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, November 7 – 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
Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival
Saturday, November 7
Celebrate the flavors of the season at the inaugural Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival, a new outdoor culinary experience for curious minds and locavores aged 21 and up....
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sea Center Opening at Noon
Sunday, November 8
The Sea Center opens at noon rather than 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 8 due to waterfront road closures for a half-marathon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
O...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Last Day to Visit The Living Print
Sunday, November 8
November 8, 2026 will be the last day to visit The Living Print in the Courtyard Gallery.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, November 8 – 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
Shark Sundays
Sunday, November 8 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Storytime in the Backyard
Sunday, November 8 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend 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 Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Feather Wars: The Crusade to Save America’s Birds
Tuesday, November 10
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Join author and journalist James McCommons to hear the dramatic story of earl...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, November 14 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, November 14 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend 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 Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM