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Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, November 9 – 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
Science Pub: Sea Bass, Selfies & Science
Monday, November 10
Community scientists across coastal Southern California are revolutionizing marine science by capturing thousands of underwater photographs of the refrigerator-sized critic...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, November 15 – 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
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, November 16
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, November 16 – 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
Estate Planning Essentials Workshop
Sunday, November 16
Get your affairs in order with confidence — we provide expert guidance with a personal touch. The Museum’s Planned Giving Advisory Council will present a free, two-hour pub...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, November 22 – 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 at the Sea Center
Sunday, November 23 – 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
A Brief History of Bird Illustration and Painting with Michael DiGiorgio
Tuesday, November 25
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
This informative and beautifully illustrated free presentation will survey th...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Museum and Sea Center Closed
Thursday, November 27
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on Thanksgiving.  
10:00 AM–5:00 PM