Events
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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 StatesSanta 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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From Local Waters to Global Change: Protecting our Ocean and Planet
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesJoin the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Thursday, November 12th, for an evening with The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area, ClientEarth USA and The Redford Center. Enjoy a thought-provoking…
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Welcome Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesSanta Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle November Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series explores the evolution of America’s Tall…
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Museum Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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!
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SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesSBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham Written excerpts and photography document an epic coastal passage from Mendocino to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands SBMM is proud to present Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey, a moving new exhibition by acclaimed writer, photographer, and sea kayaker…
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Members Only Exhibit Opening: Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — Chuck Graham
Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey is a striking new SBMM exhibit by writer, photographer, and sea kayaker Chuck Graham, featuring powerful images and written excerpts from his coastal passage…
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All Aboard for the Holidays: Festival of Trains Rolls into Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Beloved community tradition finds a new home at SBMM December 12–13, 2026 All aboard for a beloved holiday tradition! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will welcome the Holiday Festival of Trains for a special two-day celebration on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more than…
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Holiday Hours Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 10am-2pm
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesThe museum will be open 10am-2pm. Happy Holidays!
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Museum is Closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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!
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Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesEarly Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Museum Closed Friday, January 1, 2027
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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!
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SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak
SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak “From the Kayak, and Through the Lens” explores three decades of photographing California’s wild coast from the water SBMM will welcome writer, photographer, and longtime kayaker Chuck Graham for the January installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 7:00…