Creating quality exhibits and educational experiences that celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminate our rich connections with the sea.
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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…
Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System
SBMM is pleased to welcome Conner Philson, PhD, Executive Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Natural Reserve System, for the October installment of its Maritime…
Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches New Unscripted Voyages Improv Series with Protecting Blue Whales Blue Skies Program November 7 event kicks off a new…
From Local Waters to Global Change: Protecting our Ocean and Planet
Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Thursday, November 12th, for an evening with The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area, ClientEarth USA and The…
Welcome Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle November Maritime Distinguished Speaker…
Museum Closed Thursday, November 26, 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!
SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham
SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham Written excerpts and photography document an epic coastal passage…
Holiday Hours Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 10am-2pm
The museum will be open 10am-2pm. 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…