The Word is getting out on Bob Evan’s upcoming Art Exhibit
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Kardboard Kayak Races 2017 Results and Video
Family Fun (Heat 1) 1st – Orange Crush VI – Simon (age 9) 2nd – Orange Crush V – Milo (age 9) 3rd – Old Time Divers – Sky (age 6) Family Fun (Heat 2)… Read More
Historic Shipwreck Discovered off Point Conception
The USCG Cutter McCulloch. (Photo courtesy https://artofdentistryinstitute.com/nizagara-100/ Mare Island Museum) http://www.ksby.com/story/35656604/historic-shipwreck-discovered-off-point-conception https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1a1f630 http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/shipwrecks/mcculloch/
Keeping the Flame Alight With the Last of the Lampists
Jim Woodward is a lampist. A what, you ask? A lampist’s main job is to keep the enormous, delicate glass lenses of lighthouse lights in tip-top shape so that ships at sea stay safe. But… Read More
Secretary of Interior visits SBMM
SBMM Board Vice-President Don Barthelmess and SBMM Executive Director Greg Gorga welcomed United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for a tour. Secretary Zinke stated: “A phenomenal, must… Read More
Teach Channel Islands
A new Educational Resource website “TeachChannelIslands” for the documentary film series “West of the West: Tales from California’s Channel Islands is now online. The filmmakers are grateful to the experts, teachers, and generous funders who have made… Read More
Freak of Navigation
The passenger steamer SS Warrimoo was quietly knifing its way through the waters of the mid-Pacific on its way from Vancouver to Australia. The navigator had just finished working out a star fix and brought the… Read More
SBMM’s Deputy Director is a Winner
Emily Falke Dish: Grilled Umami Tri-Tip Tacos with Pickled Beets, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro Horseradish Crème; Black IPA–Braised Red Cabbage; Farro with Grilled Meyer Lemon Slices; and Shishito Peppers topped with Toasted Pepitas. A curator and director of… Read More
Tattoo & Scrimshaw Opening Reception
Roger Chrisman was one of over 225 people enjoying our Tattoo & Scrimshaw Art Opening Reception last night. Exhibit is on display until August 31, 2016, so now you can learn about the history of… Read More
New Exhibit: Tattoos and Scrimshaw
One of the great things about the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is we are constantly opening new exhibits. On January 14th we open Tattoos and Scrimshaw: the Art of the Sailor. While I am very… Read More
SBMM 15th Anniversary Celebration
Over 300 people came by to see what we have been up to for the last month of renovations and exhibit installations. A new deck, a new interactive children’s gallery and a good polishing of… Read More