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Upcoming Events

Shark Sundays
Sunday, September 13 – 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
Science Pub: Fire – History, Science and Practice
Monday, September 14
Fire, like all forces of nature, has shaped and continues to shape the landscapes and the built environments that all Californians—two-legged, finned, feathered, and...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Volunteer Open House
Tuesday, September 15
Want to share your interests in nature and science? This is the place for you! Meet and mingle with staff and volunteers and enjoy light refreshments as you learn about vol...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Coastal Cleanup Day 2026
Saturday, September 19
Join people all over the world in epic beach, neighborhood, and creek cleanups on this day! Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest annual volunteer event and the...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, September 19 – 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, September 20 – 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, September 20 – 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
Fall Birding Classes with Rebecca Coulter
Monday, September 21
This class is at capacity. Sign up for the course held on Wednesdays with Sophie Cameron while space lasts!
8-Week Field Class Mondays, September 21&nda...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Fall Birding Classes with Sophie Cameron
Wednesday, September 23
8-Week Field Class Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Astro Fest
Saturday, September 26
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–12:00 PM