We Strive to Make the Maritime Museum Accessible to All
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.
ADA Accessible Pathways & Restrooms
SBMM exhibits are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, with an elevator providing access to the museum’s second level and the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center on the fourth floor. An accessible pathway is also available at the museum’s entrance. Restrooms in the Waterfront Center building, where SBMM is located, are accessible.
Wheelchair Access
A manual wheelchair is available for guests to use at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible Parking
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 Assistants
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 the museum by emailing reservations@sbmm.org or calling (805) 962-8404. We'll do everything in our power to provide you and your group with an enjoyable experience.
