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Museum CLOSED for Fiesta Friday
The museum will be CLOSED on Friday, August 7 for Fiesta. We will be open the next business day 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Members Only Exhibit Opening Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin
Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin, members are invited to the exhibit opening August 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. A playful and…
SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin On View August 13 – November 29, 2026 A playful, story-rich…
August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve”
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes the Nature Conservancy’s Moses Katkowski and Elizabeth Hiroyasu for August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Vision…
ECHOES of the ANCHOR: A Journey Through Maritime History
LIVING HISTORY ABOARD TALL SHIP MYSTIC WHALER BRINGS 1818 CALIFORNIA PRIVATEER RAID TO LIFE Community event features authentic artifacts from Santa Barbara…
Why Islands Matter: A New Vision for Protecting Islands Seas
Why Islands Matter explores the vital connection between island communities and the ecosystems that sustain them. Presented by Seacology, this program…
Museum will be Closed Today for a Special Event
The museum will be closed Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 due to our Tiles on Deck – Mah Jongg at the Maritime Invitaional. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the…
Tiles on Deck – Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum
3rd Annual Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara…
Girls in Ocean Science Conference Middle School
The Girls in Ocean Science Conference takes place annually in September with one session open to middle school (6th-8th grades) students and two sessions open…
Girls in Ocean Science Conference High School
The Girls in Ocean Science Conference takes place annually in September with one session open to middle school (6th-8th grades) students and two sessions open…
Museum Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026
CLOSED Today: The museum will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays!
Holiday Hours Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 10am-2pm
CLOSED Today: The museum will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays!
Museum is Closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!
Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Museum Closed Friday, January 1, 2027
We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!
San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters Premium Tent Camp
Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Join Us for the San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Trip Premium Tent Camp, February 26 – March 1, 2027 San Ignacio Lagoon, is nestled…
Love Boat: Annual Gala
SBMM’s annual fundraiser will take place March 5, 2027 with guests enjoying refreshing cocktails and a delightful dinner. This delightful event is reminiscent…