The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is located in the Waterfront Center building (formerly the Naval Reserve Building) in the Santa Barbara Harbor. SBMM is an interactive museum – a place where the public can experience maritime culture without leaving the harbor.
Museum Hours
We are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the first Friday in August for Santa Barbara’s Fiesta.
Admission Prices
- Adult (18-64): $12
- Senior (65+): $8
- Student w/ ID: $6
- Youth (6-17): $6
- Child (5 and under): Free
- Active Military and First Responders Showing a Badge: Free
- SBMM Member: Free
Museums For All - Discounted Admission
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum participates in the Museums for All program, offering discounted admission to anyone presenting an EBT card, SNAP benefits, or proof of food assistance in the United States (any state). All individuals in the same group can receive the Museums for All discount by showing an EBT card when entering the museum.
Museums For All Pricing
- Per person (age 6+): $2
- Youth (age 5 and under): Free
SBMM also provides a discounted annual membership through the Museums for All program. One Crew (or family) membership can be purchased per EBT card for $20. Benefits include:
- Free museum admission for up to two adults and all children/grandchildren under 18-years old.
- Two guest passes (for up to four guests).