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October 29, 2024

Farewell to a Legacy: Greg Gorga Reflects on His Journey at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

After 17 years as the executive director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), Greg Gorga is preparing to step ...

October 23, 2024

Board Member Chad Makela Continues to Feel the Spark of Engagement for SBMM

Chad Makela has always loved the ocean. As a youth, he was a competitive surfer and a certified lifeguard. On ...

Image of kids participating in the Tall Ship program. Photograph courtesy of Ralph Clevenger.

October 23, 2024

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Education Programs: A Gateway to Maritime History and Ocean Science

At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), education goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries, offering immersive, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, ...

Emily Duncan Director of Development at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

October 4, 2024

Emily Duncan Named Director of Development at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Duncan as its ...

October 2, 2024

Key Considerations and Reminders for Estate Planning

Some important thoughts and reminders in regard to estate planning: Understanding the importance: Estate planning often sits at the bottom ...

August 30, 2024

Common Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid

According to a 2023 study conducted by Caring.com, nearly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. And ...

SANTA BARBARA wharf and state street. Photograph by Bill Dewey.

August 29, 2024

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 ...

August 20, 2024

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 ...

August 1, 2024

SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Highlights Goleta Slough’s Rich History

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the June offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, "The History ...

August 1, 2024

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Showcases Coastal Landmarks in New Exhibit Majestic California Piers

Rainbow over Stearns Wharf. Dan Merkel. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the opening of its ...

July 31, 2024

Planning Your Legacy – Notifying Nonprofits About Planned Gifts

by Amanda Thomas, CFP® According to a 2019 Giving USA special report, only 4 percent of donors always notify organizations ...

July 31, 2024

A Day in the Life of Artist Ann Sanders

With light fog hanging in the air, Santa Barbara local artist Ann Sanders sets up her easel by the Devereux ...

July 10, 2024

Fun at SBMM! Let Your Curiosity Set Sail at the Maritime Museum

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) offers a variety of summertime activities designed to provide fun and educational experiences for ...

July 8, 2024

Randall James Franciose, Ann Howard, Trevor D. Large, and Robyn Parker Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Board of Directors

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members - Randall James Franciose, ...

July 3, 2024

Create a Lasting Legacy: Support SBMM with a Planned Gift

by Amanda Thomas, CFP® Create a promising future and legacy by making a bequest or other planned gift to the Santa ...

June 25, 2024

The Wreck of Yankee Blade

Over the past two centuries, many ships have wrecked along our local California coastline just north of Point Conception including ...

June 5, 2024

Haida’s Voyages, Then and Now

Haida today. Previous Curator’s Logs cover Haida’s construction here and her world travels over the past century here. Haida anchored in Pelican ...

April 24, 2024

A Century of Adventure Aboard Haida

By Lydia Rao Over the last nine decades, Haida has changed owners a dozen times, with almost as many name ...

April 23, 2024

Do You Know These Important Facts About Your Retirement Accounts?

by Denise Stevens There have been many retirement-related rule changes over the last several years that you need to better ...

March 29, 2024

Creating a Charitable Legacy Through Donor Advised Funds

Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger Donor advised funds (DAF) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. They are ...

March 28, 2024

Major Max C. Fleischmann and Haida

By Lydia Rao Major Max C. Fleischmann was an outdoors enthusiast, fisherman, avid philanthropist, and heir to the Fleischmann Yeast ...

March 5, 2024

Students Embark on a Journey of Scientific Discovery Through Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Marine Science Program

By Maclaine Fiori SBMM marine science program aboard the Stardust. Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger. As the morning sun peeked through ...

March 4, 2024

Blue Whales and Blue Skies Legislation Announced

By Maclaine Fiori Assemblymember Gregg Hart, along with fellow representatives and environmental experts, held a press conference on Friday, February ...

March 4, 2024

Part IV: The Santa Barbara Harbor Approaches a Century

by Lydia Rao The breakwater was completed on June 30, 1930, and featured walkways, benches, and lighting. It also created ...

February 2, 2024

PART III: An Earthquake and a Yeast Magnate

By Lydia Rao Start at the beginning with Part I. Santa Barbara entered the “Roaring Twenties” as a burgeoning tourist ...

December 30, 2023

PART II: The Waterfront District Emerges

By Lydia Rao Start at the beginning with Part I. The 1870s were a busy time for the expanding waterfront ...

December 1, 2023

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 ...

October 24, 2023

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 ...

October 24, 2023

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 ...

October 23, 2023

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 ...

October 19, 2023

The Santa Barbara Channel Becomes the Ninth Whale Heritage Area in the World

The World Cetacean Alliance and the World Animal Protection are pleased to announce the designation of the 9th Whale Heritage ...

September 1, 2023

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 ...

July 28, 2023

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 ...

June 28, 2023

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 ...

June 27, 2023

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 ...

June 1, 2023

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 ...

May 22, 2023

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, ...

March 28, 2023

Recent Trends in Planned Giving

By, Amanda Thomas Staying up-to-date with the latest trends in planned giving can be helpful for making informed decisions regarding ...

March 28, 2023

Jessica Tade Named Deputy Director of Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce that Jessica Tade has been appointed as its Deputy Director, ...

July 8, 2022

The Peaceful Sea: Paintings by Kevin A. Short

Santa Barbara, CA. July 7, 2022 – Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents ...

May 11, 2022

Paddle Out for SBMM: Celebrating the Santa Barbara Channel

Join us for the second annual Paddle Out for SBMM fundraiser onSaturday, June 11, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Leadbetter Beach. ...

May 11, 2022

Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves

With Shaun Tomson and Noah benShea Santa Barbara, CA. May 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will ...

April 12, 2022

CURATOR’S LOG: Looking Up and Back 104 years

By Rita Serotkin Have you ever looked up at the museum’s main ceiling and noticed a seaplane flying high above? ...

March 21, 2022

“A Whale of a Tale”- News Release

See the Undersea World Through the Eyes of a Child Opening At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum April 14, 2022 ...

March 21, 2022

A Whale of a Tale

“A WHALE OF A TALE” Explore the Underwater World Through the Eyes of a Child April 14 – May 15 ...

March 15, 2022

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents: “Santa Barbara Channel’s Whales and Their Climate Connection”- News Release

A Free Zoom Webinar with Marine Biologist Holly S. Lohuis News Release Rita Serotkin (805) 456 5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, ...

March 15, 2022

Whales Are Superheroes!-News Release

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Opens Newest Permanent Exhibit April 14 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Rita Serotkin (805) 456-5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org The Santa Barbara ...

March 15, 2022

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents The Wonder of Whales: Two Artists’ Perspectives-News Release

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

Whales Are Superheroes! Saving the Planet One CO2 Molecule at a Time – News release

Student Art Opening at SBMM on April 14 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Rita Serotkin (805) 456-5865 rserotkin@sbmm.org Santa Barbara, CA. March ...

February 11, 2022

Ships That Built the West: The Scandinavian Navy, Wapama and Vaerdalen

Santa Barbara, CA. February 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “The Ships That ...

February 8, 2022

The Sweetest Partnership:

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum To Partner With Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast in Offering Cookies On The Patio! Santa ...

January 31, 2022

CALLING ALL ARTISTS IN GRADES K-6!

There’s Still Time for children in Grades K-6 to Send Us Ocean-Related Art for a Unique Immersive Experience at Santa ...

January 17, 2022

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents “They Came, They Saw, They Shelled” A Free Zoom Webinar on February 17.

Niel Graffy in his home office Santa Barbara, CA. January 15, 2022 – On February 23, 1942, at 7:15 pm, ...

January 8, 2022

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Seeks Docents!

Classes Began January 8, 2022 Santa Barbara, CA. December 27, 2021 - Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people ...

December 12, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Nationally Recognized and Accredited by American Alliance of Museums

(Santa Barbara, CA. July 15, 2021) — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce ...

November 19, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Holds Open House Information Session for Prospective Docents!

Santa Barbara, CA. November 19, 2021 - Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people from California, across the US, ...

November 19, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Receives Grant for Marketing Plan Development from the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture

Santa Barbara, CA. November 17th, 2021 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce that it has ...

November 15, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Store to Host Special Sundays

Santa Barbara, CA. November 12, 2021 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) Store is planning an exciting Sunday schedule ...

October 16, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Mermaids: Visualizing the Myths & Legends – Photography by Ralph A. Clevenger & Friends

Santa Barbara, CA. October 1, 2021 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the long-awaited re-opening of ...

October 16, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Mermaid Sightings in the Harbor A Unique Mermaid Event for All Ages!

Santa Barbara, CA. October 15, 2021 – In conjunction with the opening of its upcoming exhibit, Mermaids: Visualizing the Myths ...

Photo of Antique Surfboards - Photo With a Mermaid & Mermaid Sighting - Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Event

October 15, 2021

The Deeper Dive Series: Renny Yater, Heritage 1885-1959

In this fascinating video, legendary surfer and surfboard shaper Renny Yater and acclaimed artist John Comer discuss the history of ...

October 9, 2021

Island Visions: A 7-Year Labor of Love by Local Brothers +40 More A presentation with Jacob Seigel Brielle and Isaac Seigel-Boettner

Santa Barbara, CA, October 9, 2021 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to present “Island Visions," a ...

Ship Model of the Ranger, a Historical Fishing Yacht in Santa Barbara

October 3, 2021

CURATOR’S LOG: A New Working Model of the Ranger

By Rita Serotkin This past month, a new but familiar looking boat sailed into the museum to take its place ...

September 17, 2021

CURATOR’S LOG: Ships’ Bells & The Long Journey of the Henry Wilson’s Bell

By Rita Serotkin The Henry Wilson ship’s bell One of the newest artifacts in SBMM's collection is a ship's bell ...

American Alliance of Museums - Accredited Museum

August 13, 2021

CURATOR’S LOG: What Does Accreditation Mean, How Will It Benefit the Museum, and What Did the Museum Have to Do to be Accredited?

By Rita Serotkin After more than three years of preparation and submitting its formal application, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum ...

August 9, 2021

Two Santa Barbara County Museums Receive Prestigious Sustainability Awards from California Agencies

Santa Barbara, CA. August 9, 2021 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) and the Wildling Museum of Art and ...

August 8, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Girls in Ocean Science (GiOS), A Conference for Future Scientists Sponsored by Steinmetz Family Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA. July 28, 2021 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce its Inaugural Girls ...

July 6, 2021

SBMM Presents: “Images of Our Rekindled Maritime Community,” an Online & In-Person SCAPE Art Show and Sale to Benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Theresa Ann, Ray Hunter, First Prize 2020 SCAPE Art Show & Sale Cove at Cambria, Rick Garcia. Second Prize 2020 ...

Martha Donelan, Santa Barbara Maritme Museum

June 18, 2021

Martha Donelan Named New Director of Development by Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara, CA. June 18, 2021 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to announce that Martha Donelan ...

June 15, 2021

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents A Deeper Dive Lecture on Richard Henry Dana and Santa Barbara

When: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7 pm, online via Zoom The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents the lecture ...

June 10, 2021

Celebrating the Santa Barbara Channel: World Champion Surfer & Event Honoree Shaun Tomson Leads Paddle Out for SBMM

Where: Leadbetter Beach, Santa BarbaraWhen: Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm For those who couldn’t make it to Leadbetter ...

June 8, 2021

Online: Detecting and Capping Leaking Oil Wells in Summerland Webinar

A Zoom presentation by photographer and filmmaker Harry Rabin and an expert panel including Mike Giuliani, Hillary Hauser, and David ...

June 2, 2021

CURATOR’S LOG: A visit to the Kieding Collections Chandlery and conversation with Collections Manager Lydia Kaestner

By Rita SerotkinLast month, I explored what it means to be a curator and introduced you to SBMM’s own curator, ...

May 21, 2021

SBCPHD Mobile Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

THURSDAY IN THE HARBOR: GET VACCINATED AT SBMM & VISIT THE MUSEUM FOR FREE! MAY 27, 2021, 9:30-11:15am Where: Santa ...

May 17, 2021

An Exciting Exhibit of Surfboards, Paintings and Historic Photographs

Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design 1885 - 1959 Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa BarbaraWhen: Thursdays ...

April 19, 2021

ECHOES OF THE SANTA CRUZ ACOUSTIC RANGE FACILITY WEBINAR │A Zoom presentation by Dave Schiefen, Richard Hegeman and Lloyd Sorensen

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara (online)When: Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00pmCost: Free, but registration ...

April 12, 2021

CURATOR’S LOG: What Is a Curator & What Do They Do?

A Conversation with Curator Emily Waingrow Falke by Rita SerotkinIn this Curator’s Log entry, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Curator Emily ...

March 17, 2021

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM TO REOPEN THIS THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021

Featuring Four New Exhibits and Covid Safety Protocols; Museum Store and Outdoor Visitor Center Also OpenSince the Santa Barbara Maritime ...

March 9, 2021

New 5-year Strategic Plan and 2019-2020 Annual Report now online: Part of the Museum’s National Accreditation Process

(Santa Barbara, CA. March 7, 2021) As part of a national accreditation process, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) staff, trustees ...

March 2, 2021

Flagship Society: Planned Giving Tip

Donor advised funds are gaining popularity as one of the most tax efficient ways to give to nonprofits. These funds ...

February 18, 2021

General & Biosecurity Program updates for Channel Islands National Park │A Zoom Webinar Presentation with Ethan McKinley & Juliana Matos

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara (online)When: Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:00pmCost: Free, but webinar registration is required at ...

February 18, 2021

SHARON GREEN – EXPOSED│ A Virtual Multimedia Experience with Ultimate Sailing

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara (online)When: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:00pmCost: Free, but registration ...

February 17, 2021

Curator’s Tour of the Classic Yacht: Ranger

By Rita SerotkinYou’ve probably seen her at her berth in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and leading the ...

February 2, 2021

Curator’s Log: Maritime on the Move – Developing an Education Program

by Rita SerotkinAs you may know, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Education Programs encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning, ...

January 26, 2021

The Deeper Dive Series: 93-Letters from Marge with Heather Hudson, Episode 4

Take a deeper dive with The Women and the Waves 1 & 2 filmmaker, Heather Hudson, in Episode 4 of ...

January 13, 2021

Curator’s Log: Patti Jacquemain & SBMM’s Children’s Gallery Mosaic Mural

Credit: Rita Serotkin About the Mural How many times have you walked through the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and past ...

January 11, 2021

Curator’s Log: Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea │ A Curator’s View

Credit: Rita Serotkin Back in 2019, The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum was offered an exciting opportunity—the chance to host Arthur ...

January 11, 2021

SBMM’s Executive Director Greg Gorga presents History & Travels of Point Conception Lighthouse Lens

Our January 21 presentation "Arthur E. Beaumont: Art of the Sea" has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021. In ...

January 5, 2021

The Deeper Dive Series: Stearns Wharf, Historical Gateway to Santa Barbara with Neal Graffy, Episode 3

Virtually locked by mountains at either end, Santa Barbara has long looked to the sea for food, trade, and supplies. ...

December 21, 2020

SBMM ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST PROGRAM—NOW IN ENGLISH & SPANISH! MARITIME ON THE MOVE

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Education Programs encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach with special emphasis ...

December 15, 2020

Ernie Brooks Tribute

Ernest Brooks II, one of America’s true pioneering underwater photographers, and Historical Diving Society USA (HDS) Advisory Board members, passed ...

December 11, 2020

Flagship Society: Planned Giving Tip

IRA Beneficiary– the easiest way to leave a legacy for the Museum Many people have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) ...

November 23, 2020

MUSEUM STORE HAS SOME “SPECIAL” SHOPPING DAYS ON THE HORIZON

Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2020—12 noon-5pm Museum Store Sunday, November 29, 2020—12 noon-5pm & Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020 ...

November 19, 2020

The Deeper Dive Series: The North American Galapagos – The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey, Episode 2

In episode two of The Deeper Dive Series, Corinne Heyning Laverty, research associate and fellow at the Natural History Museum, ...

November 19, 2020

The Passing of Our Dear Friend & Long-Time SBMM Supporter Ernie Brooks

Dear SBMM Friends, It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of our dear friend and long-time ...

November 10, 2020

The Women and The Waves: 93-Letters from Marge

The Women and The Waves: 93- Letters from Marge A Film Screening & Q&A—Zoom Webinar presentation by The Women and ...

November 9, 2020

Curator’s Log: First Order Fresnel Lens from the Point Conception Lighthouse

Credit: Rita Serotkin Photo credit: Dennis Schuett On October 18, 1542, as Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explored the California ...

November 8, 2020

THE SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM’S OUTDOOR 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 have been ...

November 6, 2020

SBMM Announces Its Newest Exhibit & Online Program: LOVE LETTERS TO THE SEA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education Department (805) 962-8404 education@sbmm.org SBMM Announces Its Newest Exhibit & Online Program: LOVE LETTERS TO THE ...

November 6, 2020

ARTHUR BEAUMONT: Art of the Sea

Art Exhibit of Original Naval Paintings Traveling to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in December! Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, ...

November 5, 2020

Interview with Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson: 93 – Letters from Marge

Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson before our film screening ...

November 4, 2020

Curator’s Log: Love Letters to the Sea

Despite the Covid-19 restrictions, SBMM’s Education Programs have continued to encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach by ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Megan Waldrep

Quick & Easy Lobster Salad You Can’t Mess Up By Megan Waldrep Ingredients Steamed lobster tails Romaine lettuce Mayo Worcestershire ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Juliette Verstaen

Rockfish “Poisson Cru” By Juliette Verstaen Ingredients ¾ cup of fresh lime juice (approx. 12 limes) 6 tbsp canned coconut ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Sarah Meuser

Autumn Harvest Spiced Salmon By Sarah Meuser Makes 2 servings Ingredients for Apple Cider-Infused Roasted Grape and Parsnip Puree 2 ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Honorable Mention: Giorgia Troiani and Angelo Lucia

Swordfish and Cherry Tomato Pasta By Giorgia Troiani & Angelo Lucia Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoons of pine nuts ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Lauren Winnewisser

“Might be the Best Dinner I’ve Ever Made” Ginger, Garlic, Agave & Lime Black Cod with Black Beans & Brown ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Ethan Clark

Ginger-Apple Halibut with Chili & Guava By Ethan Clark Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh wild-caught, local California Halibut 1/2 cup organic ...

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Honorable Mention: Linda Tappeiner

Cioppino By Linda Tappeiner Ingredients for Cioppino 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves minced garlic ½ to ¾ cup minced ...

October 27, 2020

The Passing of Commercial Diving Legend and SBMM Dear Friend Lad Handelman

On behalf of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, it is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of ...

October 27, 2020

The Deeper Dive Series: Ralph Clevenger’s Mermaid Exhibit, Episode 1

Introducing The Deeper Dive Series as our newest effort to provide unique educational programs and preserve our maritime heritage. It ...

October 15, 2020

ONLINE: THE HISTORY OF SANTA BARBARA’S WATERFRONT

October 8, 2020

Interview with Neal Graffy: The History of the Santa Barbara Waterfront

Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Neal Graffy before our October 15 lecture. (© Photo ...

October 7, 2020

Curator’s Log: Our 2 Echo Periscope

The following article by Catherine French, an SBMM Volunteer, Founding Donor and freelance author, first appeared in the March/April 2000 ...

October 6, 2020

Estate Planning: Naming a Charity as Beneficiary of Your IRA

Due to recent changes under the SECURE Act, most IRA beneficiaries (accept for spouses) will now need to withdraw all ...

October 6, 2020

Cooking with our Curator: Red, Yellow & Orange Tomato, Shrimp & Avocado Gazpacho

Red, Yellow & Orange Tomato, Shrimp & Avocado Gazpacho for SBMM's Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest "I buy my seafood from Get ...

October 5, 2020

FISHING FOR THE FUTURE: Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival announces a silent auction on Instagram

FISHING FOR THE FUTURE: Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival announces a silent auction on Instagram to Benefit ...

September 23, 2020

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Inna Blokhina’s Documentary SHE IS THE OCEAN

For Immediate Release: Los Angeles, September 23, 2020 Contact: Susan@360degreecomm.net The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents: Inna Blokhina’s Documentary, SHE ...

September 23, 2020

Curator’s Log: A Matter of Scale

One of the common questions visitors ask on seeing the Brooks models is “What scale is that?” Sometimes they ask ...

September 15, 2020

SBMM ANNOUNCES SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD RECIPE CONTEST

SBMM ANNOUNCES SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD RECIPE CONTEST LET’S GET COOKING! WHO: Open to families, couples, and individuals 14 years or older; ...

September 15, 2020

Interview with DR. Chris Lowe- CSU-LB Shark Lab

Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Chris Lowe before the September 17th lecture. What ...

September 10, 2020

Curator’s Log: Sea Mew – The Little Boat With A Long History

(Log credit: John Hill, Docent. Article clipping reference: Morning Press, Volume L, Number 202, 26 May 1922) Every sailor remembers ...

August 27, 2020

Curator’s Log: And the Award Goes To…

(Log credit: John Hill, Docent) After seeing the Brooks models visitors often ask which one is biggest, fastest, most complicated, ...

August 20, 2020

ONLINE: North America’s Galapagos The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey

ONLINE: North America’s Galapagos The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey A Zoom Webinar Presentation by Corinne Heyning Laverty, research associate ...

August 14, 2020

Curator’s Log: Santa Barbara Lighthouse, Julia Williams

Julia Williams Lighthouse Keeper 1865-1905 (Log credit: John Hill, Docent) Julia, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, followed her ...

August 14, 2020

Cake Contest Winners

After some baking and lots of deliberation, we are delighted to announce our 20th Birthday Cake Contest Winners. The following ...

August 10, 2020

Interview with Corinne Heyning Laverty, author North America’s Galapagos- The Historic Channel Islands Biological Study

Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Corinne before the August 20th lecture. How did you ...

July 29, 2020

Help Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Celebrate Its 20th Birthday on July 29th — Virtually!

HELP SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM CELEBRATE ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY ON July 29--VIRTUALLY! "From a Preview Center in a small room ...

July 28, 2020

Curator’s Log: Dwight Brooks Rapture

Discover and explore SBMM's online Dwight Brooks Model Boat Collection by clicking here. (Log credit: John Hill, Docent) Most modeling ...

July 28, 2020

ONLINE: Recovery of White Sharks off California and What This Means for Coastal Communities

ONLINE: Recovery of White Sharks off California and What This Means for Coastal Communities A Zoom Webinar presentation by Dr. ...

July 25, 2020

SBMM 20th ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL ART SHOW & SALE

SBMM 20th ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL ART SHOW & SALE: Online SCAPE Art Show and Sale to Benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime ...

July 20, 2020

Dwight Brooks Online Model Collection to Open on July 29th!

CELEBRATING SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY: The Exciting Online Dwight Brooks Model Collection to Open on July 29th! In ...

July 16, 2020

ONLINE: The Goleta Kelp Reef Restoration Project

ONLINE: The Goleta Kelp Reef Restoration Project Presentation by Chris Goldblatt, Founder & Executive Director, Fish Reef Project, A Zoom ...

July 10, 2020

SBMM ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST PROGRAM: MARITIME ON THE MOVE

SBMM ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST PROGRAM: MARITIME ON THE MOVE The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Education Programs encourage curiosity through ...

June 27, 2020

SBMM’s Annual Kardboard Kayak Race: A Family Fun Event!

SBMM’s Annual Kardboard Kayak Race: A Family Fun Event! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is excited about hosting the 18th ...

June 25, 2020

John Brinker Joins the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Board of Directors

MEDIA ALERT- For Immediate Release Media Contact: Greg Gorga (805) 456-8742, ggorga@sbmm.org Don Barthelmess, President of the Board of Directors, ...

May 29, 2020

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL GALA AND ONLINE AUCTION—Opening May 29!

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL GALA AND ONLINE AUCTION—Opening May 29! The ...

May 22, 2020

Tropical Chill

Our Curator, Emily Falke, created this dessert recipe for our Surf the Big Wave fundraiser. Stay cool with this summery ...

May 22, 2020

Hang Loose Real McCoy Rum Cocktail

Our Curator, Emily Falke, created this cocktail recipe for our Surf the Big Wave fundraiser using Real McCoy Rum. Toast ...

May 21, 2020

Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story

Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story A presentation about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet as told by Leslie Compton, through historic ...

May 20, 2020

Interview with Leslie Compton, author of Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story

Greg Gorga called Leslie to have a conversation about her book, Dearest Minnie: A Sailor's Story and asked her some ...

May 6, 2020

Cooking with Our Curator

It's almost Mother's Day. When Emily Falke, our Deputy Director & Curator, isn't designing, installing, and hanging our captivating exhibits, she's ...

April 22, 2020

Mermaids: Visualizing the Myths and Legends through Photography

Mermaids: Visualizing the Myths and Legends through Photography by Ralph Clevenger and some of his friends Art Exhibit Opening and ...

April 16, 2020

Interview with Teresa Newton-Terres, author of Mystery of the Marie

In light of The Mystery of the Marie lecture being canceled, Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, interviewed Teresa Newton-Terres over ...

April 1, 2020

The Mystery of the Marie

The Mystery of the Marie Presentation by Teresa Newton-Terres, PMP® Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara ...

March 15, 2020

We the Voyagers: Our Moana

We the Voyagers: Our Moana Film Screening and Q & A with Mimi George, PhD, a cultural anthropologist and sailor ...

March 10, 2020

RANGER HAS REJOINED THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLEET OF THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION

RANGER HAS REJOINED THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLEET OF THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is thrilled ...

March 5, 2020

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum named Non-Profit of the Year

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum named Non-Profit of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of the Santa Barbara Region! Santa ...

February 28, 2020

Channel Islands Shipwrecks – Heroism, Heartbreak, and High-Seas Scalawaggery

Over the last two centuries, some 300 ships have met their fate among the rocks and reefs of the Santa ...

February 20, 2020

Fishing with Paper & Ink: Nature Prints Demonstration

Fishing with Paper & Ink: Nature Prints Demonstration by Dwight Hwang with Commentary by Emily Miller Where: Santa Barbara Maritime ...

February 1, 2020

Keepers of the Light: The History of the Point Conception Lighthouse

Keepers of the Light: The History of the Point Conception Lighthouse - Reading and discussion with local author, Willard Thompson ...

January 22, 2020

Fishing with Paper & Ink

Nature Prints Demonstration by Dwight Hwang with Commentary by Emily Miller Where: SBMM, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, ...

January 22, 2020

Keepers of the Light

The History of the Point Conception Lighthouse Reading and Discussion with local author, Willard Thompson Where: SBMM 113 Harbor Way, ...

January 21, 2020

Don Barthelmess to Receive 2020 NOGI Sports and Education Award!

Don Barthelmess to Receive 2020 NOGI Sports and Education Award! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is very proud to ...

January 16, 2020

Dave Denniston: A Celebration of Life

Dave Denniston: A Celebration of Life Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Saturday, February 1, ...

January 11, 2020

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Turns 20 and Renames its Collections Facility “Kieding Collections Chandlery!”

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Turns 20 and Renames its Collections Facility “Kieding Collections Chandlery!” The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) ...

January 10, 2020

Kieding Collections Chandlery

On January 9th, SBMM renamed its Collections Facility, the Kieding Collections Chandlery, in honor of one of its founders. Robert ...

January 2, 2020

The Future of Seafood Under Climate Change

The Future of Seafood Under Climate Change Lecture by Christopher M. Free, Ph.D. Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor ...

December 30, 2019

Dave Denniston

Dave Denniston: A Celebration of Life Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Saturday, February 1, ...

November 20, 2019

EXPO: Alternative Uses of the Oil Platforms – Tabling and Presentations

Hosted by SBMM and Sponsored by Scott Newhall and Chevron Marketing Sponsor: Exxon/Mobil Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor ...

November 14, 2019

Marine Mammals, Sentinels of Ocean Health Lecture by Dr. Samuel Dover

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, November 14, 2019, 7:00-8:30 pm Doors open to ...

November 1, 2019

Fishing with Paper & Ink: Nature Prints by Dwight Hwang & Eric Hochberg Art Exhibit Opening and Artists’ Reception

Where: SBMM, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:00-6:00 pm Artists’ Reception, Members only. 6:00-7:00 pm, ...

November 1, 2019

SPIRIT OF DANA POINT TALL SHIP OVERNIGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM served over 400 fourth-grade students

SPIRIT OF DANA POINT TALL SHIP OVERNIGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM served over 400 fourth-grade students from 20 classrooms and 12 schools ...

October 31, 2019

The Real Shark Week

Greg Gorga, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Don Barthelmess, President of the Board of Directors, recently ...

October 15, 2019

SBMM’s Marine Science Education Program Partners with Coral Sea

For the fifth year in a row, SBMM will partner with a local sport-fishing vessel (Coral Sea) this winter (2020) ...

October 12, 2019

Spirit of Dana Point Tall Ship Dockside Tour & Public Sail During the Harbor & Seafood Festival

Where: Santa Barbara Harbor, 132 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara Spirit of Dana Point Tall Ship will be docked at the ...

October 12, 2019

Wine & Seafood Pairing during the Harbor and Seafood Festival

Where: SBMM Patio, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Saturday, October 12, 2019, 12 noon – 3pm Cost: $30 Advanced ...

October 10, 2019

The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island Film Screening

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00pm Doors open ...

September 30, 2019

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in collaboration with Ocean Institute hosts the 19th Annual Spirit Program for local Fourth Grade Students

SPIRIT OF DANA POINT TALL SHIP OVERNIGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM For the Month of October 2019, the Tall Ship Spirit of ...

September 16, 2019

The 1969 Blowout and the Birth of the Environmental Movement: Recollections and Observations of an Environmental Elder A conversation with Marc McGinnes

Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7:00pm Doors open to ...