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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…

  • 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,…

  • A New Way to Support SBMM

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

    Our New Fundraiser with HighTide is Live! HighTide is a mobile app that gives members over $4,000 in deals at local businesses while raising money to support our mission. Memberships…

  • 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,…

  • September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding”

    SBMM is pleased to present “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding” as part of its September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. The program will feature Chris Ragland, founder and executive director of Sea League, for a thought-provoking talk on ocean access, stewardship, and the importance of building meaningful…

  • 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 to high school (9th-12th grades) students. This year, the middle school conference will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.  Check-in 9:30 a.m. Conference 10:00-2:30 p.m. Register Today The fee to…

  • 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 to high school (9th-12th grades) students. This year, the high school conference will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. AM Session 8:30-12:30 p.m. PM Session 12:30-4:30 p.m. Register Today The…

  • Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System

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

    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 Distinguished Speaker Series. Philson will present “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System” on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the museum.…