Accessibility

SBMM strives to make its programs, exhibitions, and facilities accessible for everyone by removing barriers, delivering a welcoming and relevant experience, and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement.

The museum welcomes guests, staff, volunteers, and visiting scholars regardless of race, religion, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. SBMM is dedicated to serving all parts of the global and local communities.

For more information, please contact Guest Relations Manager Jesse Baker-Lorelli, EdD by emailing jbaker@sbmm.org or calling (805) 456-8748.

ADA Accessible Pathways and Restrooms

SBMM exhibits are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, with an elevator providing access to the museum’s second level and the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center located on the fourth floor. An accessible pathway is also available at the museum’s entrance. Restrooms located in the Waterfront Center building, which is where SBMM is located, have accessible facilities.

View a Map of SBMM
Wheelchair Access

A manual wheelchair is available for guest use at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interior view of the first floor of the maritime museum.
Interior view of the first floor of the maritime museum.
Parking

View a map of accessible parking spots at the harbor.

 

Service Animals Policy

In order to provide a secure and healthy environment for guests, as well as to protect the museum’s collections, SBMM can only allow trained service animals on museum property. A service animal is one that is trained to work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Guests with service animals must agree to:

  • Have their animal on a six-foot or shorter leash. No retractable leashes allowed.
  • Be aware that some museum guests are afraid of or allergic to animals.
  • Pick-up after their service animal.
  • Leave museum property if their animal misbehaves.
Personal Care Assistant

A paid personal care assistant (PCA) accompanying a guest with a severe disability receives free admission.

 

Groups Needing Special Accommodations

If there is special accommodation that SBMM can make to enhance accessibility for your group, please contact Guest Relations Manager Jesse Baker-Lorelli, EdD by emailing jbaker@sbmm.org or calling (805) 456-8748.