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  • *CANCELED* SBMM Presents Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s Coastal Parks

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

    Los Baños del Mar - July 2025, Photo Courtesy City of Santa Barbara **Unfortunately this month's lecture has been canceled due to emergency circumstances. Please contact reservations@sbmm.org for more information.** Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s Coastal Parks Presentation will explore how parks from…

  • Santa Barbara Harbor and Curated Cocktails at SBMM

    Curated Cocktails Summer Celebration July 9, 2026

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

    You’re Invited to a Members-Only Summertime Celebration Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This vibrant after-hours event blends history, art, and community, featuring a Mai Tai as the signature cocktail by Simply Cocktails and a selection of mixed hors d’oeuvres. Featuring: "The Mystic Whaler: A Floating Classroom"  Tonight we're pleased to spotlight the Mystic…

  • SBMM Welcomes Jennifer Sachs for Talk on Global Island Conservation Efforts

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

    SBMM is pleased to welcome Jennifer Sachs, Senior Development Officer at Island Conservation, for an engaging July Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series presentation titled “A Deep Dive into Island Conservation.” The program will explore how restoring island ecosystems helps protect biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and improve ocean health worldwide. The talk will take place on Thursday,…

  • Members Only Exhibit Opening Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin

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

    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 thought-provoking exhibition of bronze sculptures, silhouettes, and poetry. With humor, imagination, and emotional depth, Cronin’s work explores tenderness, mischief, longing, vulnerability, and wonder through small narrative scenes that feel…

  • August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve”

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

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes the Nature Conservancy’s Moses Katkowski for August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve” explores conservation, restoration, science, and stewardship at one of California’s most significant coastal landscapes SBMM is pleased to present “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point…

  • Pirates Day at the Harbor: The Story of Hippolyte Bouchard

    Pirates Day at the Harbor: The Story of Hippolyte Bouchard Step into California’s maritime past during a free, family-friendly day at the Santa Barbara Harbor! Meet costumed historic figures aboard the Mystic Whaler, discover the dramatic story of privateer Hippolyte Bouchard, view an authentic artifact from SBMM, and follow clues on a harbor-wide treasure hunt.…

  • Why Islands Matter: A New Vision for Protecting Islands

    Why Islands Matter explores the vital connection between island communities and the ecosystems that sustain them. Presented by Seacology, this program highlights how protecting reefs, rainforests, and other fragile island environments can also bring meaningful benefits to local people through education, renewable energy, and sustainable livelihoods. With more than 35 years of global conservation work,…

  • 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 next regular business day. See you soon!

  • *SOLD OUT* Tiles on Deck – Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum

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

    *SOLD OUT* 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 Check-In – 11:00 a.m. Lunch – 11:30 a.m. Mah Jongg Played – 12:30-3:00 p.m. No quarters needed! Prizes will be awarded after each round of game play.…

  • Santa Barbara Harbor and Curated Cocktails at SBMM

    September Curated Cocktails

    Don't Miss the Final Curated Cocktails of the Summer Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for one last summer evening on the patio as we bring together history, conversation, and community at our final Curated Cocktails of the season. Enjoy a refreshing Lemon Drop, our signature cocktail from Simply Cocktails,…