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  • SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    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 exhibition exploring the breadth…

  • Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches New Unscripted Voyages Improv Series with Protecting Blue Whales Blue Skies Program November 7 event kicks off a new after-hours series blending live improv, ocean-inspired…

  • Museum on the Move: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

    Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA, United States

    We’re excited to invite you to Museum on the Move, part of a series of special experiences that takes the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum beyond its walls. Created exclusively for…

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum interior view of the Fresnel lens from the second floor

    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 halfway down the Baja, Mexico coast. A magical place, the lagoon is one of the rare places on Earth where you can experience the thrill of petting whales…

  • 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 of the classic Love Boat experience. A highlight of the festivities is the accompanying Online Auction, which opens to the broader community and features exclusive experiences, luxury getaways, and one-of-a-kind maritime-inspired items. The auction…