Home » Museum Logbook »
Stearns Wharf: From Industrial Hub to Iconic Landmark—A Journey Through Santa Barbara’s Piers and the Evolution of California’s Coastal Legacy
In the mid-19th century, cities grew from goods carried across the ocean on massive ships. Piers were developed out of ...
Read More 
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 ...
Read More 
Harbor History Part I: Time Arrives on a Ship
By Lydia Rao The indigenous Chumash resided in California for several millennia before the state became a Spanish territory. More ...
Read More 
Girls in Ocean Science Conference Provides Learning and Mentorship for Young Women Looking to Explore Ocean Science-Based Fields of Study
An annual event, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects female ocean experts and scientists with young women looking to explore ocean ...
Read More 
Anchoring the Future: Why Planned Giving is Important to Maritime Museums
Maritime museums are invaluable guardians of human history and exploration, preserving the legacy of seafaring adventures, naval triumphs, and maritime ...
Read More 
Curator’s Log – Summer 2023 Ranger Restoration
By Lydia Rao You might have noticed this spring that SBMM’s flagship Ranger was missing from her usual spot, side-tied ...
Read More 
Charitable Planning Ideas at Any Stage
As we grow older, thinking about legacy and what is important to us allows us to set charitable goals. Here ...
Read More 
Welcome to Our Newest Flagship Society Members John and Tracie Doordan!
We offer a warm welcome to SBMM Board Member John Doordan and his wife Tracie, who have recently joined the ...
Read More 
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
By Denise Stevens Donor advised funds are the fastest growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are ...
Read More 
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 ...
Read More 
Meet Douglas Washington – SBMM’s Newest Flagship Society Member
Originally from Los Angeles, Douglas Washington has lived in Santa Barbara for 20 years. As a youth, he joined the ...
Read More 
Marine Megatropolis on View at the Santa Barbara Airport
Marine Megatropolis (1974-1981) Photographs by Bob Evans is now on view at the Santa Barbara Airport. Open to the public, ...
Read More