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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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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!