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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

SBMM Welcomes the Nature Conservancy’s Moses Katkowski and Elizabeth Hiroyasu

August 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

“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.

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110 Years of Maritime History in 2027

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Whale Adventure with SBMM

February 26 - March 1, 2027

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Guests in attendance and listening to a speaker from the museum's Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series.

Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

SBMM Welcomes the Nature Conservancy’s Moses Katkowski and Elizabeth Hiroyasu

August 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

“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.

Details & Registration
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Donate in Honor of Ranger

Donate Today
San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whales

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Whale Adventure with SBMM

February 26 - March 1, 2027

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Coming Soon

"Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff" by Susan Read Cronin

August 13, 2026 through November 29, 2026

A playful, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze, silhouettes, and poetry.

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July 3, 2026

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Names Roger Chrisman and Robert Kieding Emeritus Board Members

July 1, 2026

Meet Marian Jean: A Life of Science, Sea, and Support for SBMM

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June 27, 2026

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Theodore K. Roche IV to Board of Directors

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Whales Are Superheroes

Learn more about how whales are helping to sustain the entire living system of the ocean.

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SBMM has a robust collection of historical artifacts.