Upcoming Events
Friday, August 22
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,...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Monday, August 25
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,...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, August 28
Join our drop-in community drawing sessions for art lovers ages eight and up! Stretch your creative muscles as you sketch animals in pencil, drawing inspiration from the an...
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Friday, August 29
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,...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, September 13
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...
8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Saturday, September 13
The exhibits across the creek—including Prehistoric Forest and the Sukinanik'oy Garden of Chumash Plants—will be closed for a private event from 2:00 to 5:00 PM...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, October 11
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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Join us for beer, nature, and science! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, October 19
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.
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Friday, October 31
Celebrate Halloween by solving curious mysteries of natural history! Bring your family in costume to enjoy the Museum decorated for Halloween, with even more bats and spide...
5:30 PM–8:30 PM
