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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents The Swiftest Recovery: Island Fox Chronicles Photography by Chuck Graham

SBMM is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition The Swiftest Recovery: Island Fox Chronicles, a breathtaking photographic showcase by acclaimed ...
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Dr. Erin Satterthwaite w CTD

Beneath Pacific Tides—Tales from Over 75 Years of Ocean Observations in California

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to host Dr. Erin Satterthwaite as the featured speaker for April for ...
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Unveiling the Deepwater Diving Monument: Honoring the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to announce the unveiling of the Deepwater Diving Monument, a long-overdue tribute ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Online Auction: Sail Away With Exclusive Items & Experiences

Santa Barbara, CA – As part of its 25th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on March 7, 2025, the Santa Barbara Maritime ...
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SBMM Welcomes the Historic Western Flyer to Santa Barbara: Celebrating Its Legacy, Restoration, and Future as a Research and Education Vessel

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is excited to host the historic Western Flyer at the Santa Barbara Harbor during ...
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Emily Duncan Director of Development at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Emily Duncan Named Director of Development at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of  Emily Duncan as its ...
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SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the ...
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SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Highlights Goleta Slough’s Rich History

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the June offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, "The History ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Showcases Coastal Landmarks in New Exhibit Majestic California Piers

Rainbow over Stearns Wharf. Dan Merkel. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the opening of its ...
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Fun at SBMM! Let Your Curiosity Set Sail at the Maritime Museum

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) offers a variety of summertime activities designed to provide fun and educational experiences for ...
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Randall James Franciose, Ann Howard, Trevor D. Large, and Robyn Parker Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Board of Directors

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members - Randall James Franciose, ...
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Don Barthelmess, Tom Elliott, and Chad Makela Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Board

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members – Don Barthelmess, Tom ...
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