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A Special Conference for Ocean Ambassadors in Junior and Senior High Schools Santa Barbara, CA. September 19, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) has  announced that the Girls in Ocean Science (GiOS) Conference will… Read More

“Central Coast Ocean Adventures & the Tall Ship Mystic Whaler” A presentation by Christine Healy and Michael Sheehy Santa Barbara, CA. September 16, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Central Coast Ocean… Read More

Santa Barbara, CA. September 8, 2022 SBMM Board President Sigrid Toye has announced that Shaun Tomson of Montecito has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. The Museum’s staff… Read More

Wins First Prize in the Heinz Art of the Burger Contest Santa Barbara, CA. August 28, 2022 – On August 17, SBMM’s Curator and Director of Exhibits, Emily Falke, won first prize in the Heinz… Read More

“Whales Without Walls: The Whale Sanctuary Project” A Presentation by Charles Vinick Santa Barbara, CA. August 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Whales Without Walls: The Whale Sanctuary Project” on Thursday,… Read More

“Catalina Island Conservancy: 50 Years of Island Stewardship” Trust president Tony Budrovich shares Catalina Island’s storied past and bright future on the occasion of the conservancy’s golden anniversary Santa Barbara, CA. July 25, 2022 –… Read More

It is with a deep sense of loss that the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum must say goodbye to an important and beloved friend. Bob Kirby, co-founder with Bev Morgan of Kirby Morgan, passed away at… Read More

Santa Barbara, CA. July 7, 2022 –  Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents The Peaceful Sea: Paintings by Kevin A. Short, an exhibition featuring more than 30 seascapes… Read More

“The History and Importance of Hydrography” A Presentation by Charles Brennan, Chief Hydrographer, R2Sonic Santa Barbara, CA. July 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is presenting “The History and Importance of Hydrography”… Read More

Santa Barbara, CA. May 16, 2022  the Perhentian Islands off the northeast Malay coast, the Indian Ocean, the Maldive Islands, Australia and New Zealand. He also conducted a survey on behalf of the late King… Read More

Join us for the second annual Paddle Out for SBMM fundraiser onSaturday, June 11, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Leadbetter Beach. Thisevent focuses on SBMM’s mission to “celebrate the Santa BarbaraChannel and illuminate our rich connections… Read More

With Shaun Tomson and Noah benShea Santa Barbara, CA. May 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will present“The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves,” an in-person… Read More