Events
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SBMM Presents Aquean: Photographs, Paintings, and Prints
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,…
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Museum Closed Early – May 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Early closure today due to private event after hours. Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m. We will be open at 10:00 a.m. the following business day. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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 TBD as the signature cocktail, a…
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SBMM Presents Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s Coastal Parks
Los Baños del Mar - July 2025, Photo Courtesy City of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s…
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SBMM Welcomes Jennifer Sachs for Talk on Global Island Conservation Efforts
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…
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SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin
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…
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Members Only Exhibit Opening Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin
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…
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Tiles on Deck – 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 –…