IRA Beneficiary– the easiest way to leave a legacy for the Museum Many people have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) that was rolled over from a former employer retirement account like a 401k or 403b. … Read More

Explore and Discover our Rich Maritime Heritage at SBMM
IRA Beneficiary– the easiest way to leave a legacy for the Museum Many people have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) that was rolled over from a former employer retirement account like a 401k or 403b. … Read More
Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2020—12 noon-5pm Museum Store Sunday, November 29, 2020—12 noon-5pm & Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020 JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY GIVING…the SBMM Museum Store in the Harbor will remain open… Read More
In episode two of The Deeper Dive Series, Corinne Heyning Laverty, research associate and fellow at the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles County, and associate of the Santa Cruz Island Foundation, shares about her narrative… Read More
Dear SBMM Friends, It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of our dear friend and long-time SBMM supporter, Ernie Brooks, who passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Internationally known for… Read More
The Women and The Waves: 93- Letters from Marge A Film Screening & Q&A—Zoom Webinar presentation by The Women and the Waves 1 & 2 filmmaker, Heather Hudson Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor… Read More
Credit: Rita Serotkin On October 18, 1542, as Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explored the California coast, he encountered heavy winds off Point Conception and was forced to turn back to San Miguel Island, where… Read More
THE SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM’S OUTDOORS VISITOR CENTER AND GIFT SHOP ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK! Since the day we closed our doors on March 13, the staff of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education Department (805) 962-8404 education@sbmm.org SBMM Announces Its Newest Exhibit & Online Program: LOVE LETTERS TO THE SEA The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Education Programs encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning,… Read More
Art Exhibit of Original Naval Paintings Traveling to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in December! Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: December 3, 2020-May 30, 2021 Sponsored by: George H…. Read More
Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson before our film screening on November 19th. Register for the free screening here. 1.Tell me about Marge Calhoun: Marge… Read More
Despite the Covid-19 restrictions, SBMM’s Education Programs have continued to encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach by redefining and reimagining its activities with creativity, innovation, and technology. The newest of these efforts… Read More
Quick & Easy Lobster Salad You Can’t Mess Up By Megan Waldrep Ingredients Steamed lobster tails Romaine lettuce Mayo Worcestershire sauce Lemon Purple onion Salt Pepper Chives, finely chopped for garnish Instructions Steam lobster tails… Read More