Museum and Sea Center open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
February 10, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, March 29
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, March 30
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
Star Party
Saturday, April 5
Please note: To avoid a conflict with another event, this Star Party in April 2025 occurs on the first Saturday of the month, rather than the usual second Saturday.
The Pal...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, April 18
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, April 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. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Astro Fest
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, May 10
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Science Pub: Lizards in Wonderland
Monday, May 12
California is a wonderland for the small and scaly beasts we call lizards, yet most people ignore them as background noise. Emily Taylor, Ph.D., of California Polytechnic S...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, May 18
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
Butterflies Alive! Opens to the Public
Saturday, May 24
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! summer exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion on May 24, 2025. Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM