Events
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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…
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SBMM at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival
Come visit Ernie Merlan, Founder and Executive Director of Muralism, as he creates a mural for SBMM at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival May 23 - 25, 2026…
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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,…
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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…
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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 StatesLos 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…
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Curated Cocktails Summer Celebration July 9, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesYou’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…
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SBMM Welcomes Jennifer Sachs for Talk on Global Island Conservation Efforts
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesSBMM 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,…
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Museum CLOSED for Fiesta Friday
The museum will be CLOSED on Friday, August 7 for Fiesta. We will be open the next business day 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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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 StatesPlay: 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…
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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 StatesSanta 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…
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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.…
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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,…