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  • SBMM Presents Aquean: Photographs, Paintings, and Prints

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

    Aquean is an evocative new exhibition exploring time, tides, and transformation through the multimedia works of artists David Ellis and Larry Vigon. Featuring photographs, paintings, prints, video, and mixed media,…

  • Aquean Artist’s Gallery Walkthrough and Book Signing

    Aquean Artist’s Gallery Walkthrough and Book Signing at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Saturday, May 16, 12:30PM-2:30PM SBMM announces an artist walkthrough for Aquean, an evocative new exhibition exploring time, tides, and transformation. Artists David Ellis and Larry Vigon will take visitors though the exhibit’s multimedia experience which consists of paintings, photographs, videos and other…

  • Join us for “How Our Skeletons Can Save Our Reefs” with Dr. Marley Dewey

    Bone to Reef: UC Santa Barbara Bioengineer Dr. Marley Dewey Shares Breakthrough Path for Coral Recovery at SBMM SBMM is proud to present the May installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, “How Our Skeletons Can Save Our Reefs,” featuring Dr. Marley Dewey, assistant professor of bioengineering at UC Santa Barbara. The lecture will take…

  • Port, Starboard & Sails: A Hands-On Boating Adventure

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Celebrates World Boating Day with Sail to Shelter: Port, Starboard & Sails: A Hands-On Boating Adventure Families invited to build boats from reclaimed materials and explore boating basics at the harbor   SBMM in collaboration with Sail to Shelter, is pleased to celebrate World Boating Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026,…

  • Curated Cocktails Summer Celebration June 11, 2026

    You’re Invited to a Members-Only Summertime Celebration Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This vibrant after-hours event blends history, art, and community, featuring an Old Fashioned as the signature cocktail and a selection of mixed hors d’oeuvres. Featured Guests: David Ellis and Larry Vigon, "Lobospheres" and "Flotsam and Jetsam"  Join SBMM for a special…

  • *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…

  • 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,…