Explore and Discover our Rich Maritime Heritage at SBMM
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Newest Permanent Exhibit to Open April 14 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM)’s newest permanent exhibit, which is open to the public beginning Thursday, April 14, 2022, shows visitors how whales help… Read More
“A WHALE OF A TALE” Explore the Underwater World Through the Eyes of a Child April 14 – May 15 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is excited to announce its newest exhibit and educational program,… Read More
Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design 1885 – 1959 Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa BarbaraWhen: Thursdays through Tuesdays (closed Wednesdays), June 24—October 30, 2021Cost: Admission to the museum.Sponsored by: George H…. Read More
Credit: Rita Serotkin About the Mural How many times have you walked through the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and past the Gail and Barry Berkus Children’s Gallery and only dimly been aware of the 16-foot… Read More
Credit: Rita Serotkin On October 18, 1542, as Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explored the California coast, he encountered heavy winds off Point Conception and was forced to turn back to San Miguel Island, where… Read More
Art Exhibit of Original Naval Paintings Traveling to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in December! Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: December 3, 2020-May 30, 2021 Sponsored by: George H…. Read More
Introducing The Deeper Dive Series as our newest effort to provide unique educational programs and preserve our maritime heritage. It will feature additional information about our exhibits and interviews with or about the people who… Read More
The following article by Catherine French, an SBMM Volunteer, Founding Donor and freelance author, first appeared in the March/April 2000 issue of Currents, the Maritime Museum’s member newsletter. There have been minor edits for clarity…. Read More
Where: SBMM, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:00-6:00 pm Artists’ Reception, Members only. 6:00-7:00 pm, Open and free to the public. Please RSVP and Register at sbmm.org or call (805)… Read More
Where: SBMM, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 5:00-6:30 pm Reception featuring light snacks and rum cocktails. Free to the public. Please RSVP and Register at sbmm.org or call (805) 456-… Read More