Explore and Discover our Rich Maritime Heritage at SBMM
Santa Barbara, CA. June 18, 2021 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to announce that Martha Donelan has been appointed as its new Director of Development, effective June 7, 2021. Ms. Donelan,… Read More
When: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7 pm, online via Zoom The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents the lecture “Hawaiians, Catholics, and the Town with a Bay in Front and an Amphitheater of Hills… Read More
Where: Leadbetter Beach, Santa BarbaraWhen: Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm For those who couldn’t make it to Leadbetter Beach on Sunday afternoon, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum held its First Annual Paddle Out… Read More
A Zoom presentation by photographer and filmmaker Harry Rabin and an expert panel including Mike Giuliani, Hillary Hauser, and David Valentine, Joe Fabel, and Hannah-Beth Jackson Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum onlineWhen: Thursday, June 17,… Read More
By Rita Serotkin Last month, I explored what it means to be a curator and introduced you to SBMM’s own curator, Emily Waingrow Falke. This month, continuing with an in-depth look behind the scenes of… Read More
THURSDAY IN THE HARBOR: GET VACCINATED AT SBMM & VISIT THE MUSEUM FOR FREE! MAY 27, 2021, 9:30-11:15am Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa BarbaraWhen: Thursday, May 27, 2021, 9:30-11:15am. Walk-In. No… 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
Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara (online)When: Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00pmCost: Free, but registration is required. Donations welcome.Sponsored by: Marie L Morrisroe Register Now Via Zoom The Santa Cruz… Read More
A Conversation with Curator Emily Waingrow Falke by Rita Serotkin In this Curator’s Log entry, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Curator Emily Falke answers your questions about what a Curator is and what she does as… Read More
Featuring Four New Exhibits and Covid Safety Protocols; Museum Store and Outdoor Visitor Center Also OpenSince the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) closed its doors on March 13, 2020, the staff have been planning for… Read More
(Santa Barbara, CA. March 7, 2021) As part of a national accreditation process, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) staff, trustees and other stakeholders have completed two important documents that are now available for the public… Read More
Donor advised funds are gaining popularity as one of the most tax efficient ways to give to nonprofits. These funds allow you to contribute cash, securities, or other types of highly appreciated assets to the… Read More