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

Explore and Discover our Rich Maritime Heritage at SBMM
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
See the Undersea World Through the Eyes of a Child Opening At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum April 14, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Rita Serotkin (805) 456-5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, CA. March 8, 2022 –… Read More
A Free Zoom Webinar with Marine Biologist Holly S. Lohuis News Release Rita Serotkin (805) 456 5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, CA. March 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present… Read More
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Opens Newest Permanent Exhibit April 14 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Rita Serotkin (805) 456-5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM)’s newest permanent exhibit, opening to the public on Thursday, April 14, 2022,… Read More
Featuring the Work of John Baran and Kelly Clause News Release Rita Serotkin (805) 456 5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, CA. March 15, 2022 – As part of its multi-faceted celebration of whales this spring and… Read More
Student Art Opening at SBMM on April 14 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Rita Serotkin (805) 456-5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, CA. March 8, 2022 –In November and December 2021, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) staff worked with… Read More
Santa Barbara, CA. February 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “The Ships That Built the West,” a free presentation with Olaf Engvig on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at… Read More
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum To Partner With Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast in Offering Cookies On The Patio! Santa Barbara, CA. February 2, 2022 –Dreaming about Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties? The Santa… Read More
There’s Still Time for children in Grades K-6 to Send Us Ocean-Related Art for a Unique Immersive Experience at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Santa Barbara, CA. January 31, 2021 – To kick off its next… Read More
Santa Barbara, CA. January 15, 2022 – On February 23, 1942, at 7:15 pm, a submarine sitting off the coast shelled the Ellwood Oil Field near Goleta. In commemoration of that event, the Santa Barbara… Read More
Classes Began January 8, 2022 Santa Barbara, CA. December 27, 2021 – Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people fromCalifornia, across the US, and around the world? Do you want to share your love… Read More