Explore and Discover our Rich Maritime Heritage at SBMM
Location and Hours
Address: 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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Phone: (805) 962-8404
Museum & Store Hours: Thursdays – Tuesdays 10 am – 5 pm.
Closed Wednesdays!
No reservation required to visit.
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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
7 days a week.
No reservation required to visit.
Holiday Hours: We’re closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and the first Friday in August for Fiesta.
Please check our calendar for additional closings and private events.
Admission
| Adults (18-64) | $8 |
| Senior (65+) | $5 |
| Students w/ ID | $5 |
| Youth (6-17) | $5 |
| Child (1-5) | Free |
| Active Military | Free |
| SBMM Members | Free |
Through Labor Day (September 5, 2022), SBMM offers free admission to active military and their families as part of Blue Star Museums.
*Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.
As of May 27, 2021, SBMM is part of Museums for All, now offering discounted pricing for anyone presenting an EBT card, SNAP benefits, or receiving food assistance in the U.S. (any state). All individuals in the same group can receive the Museums for All discount with the presentation of one (1) EBT card. Only one (1) Crew Membership is allowed to be purchased per EBT card. SBMM will extend discounted admission price to all in the same group as follows:
- $2 admission per person age 6+
- Free admission for age 5 and under
- $20 Crew Membership
MEMBERS ALWAYS ENTER FREE!
Learn the benefits of Membership
Members of The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) also receive free admission!
SBMM is ranked 12 out of 186 “Things to Do in Santa Barbara” by Trip Advisor. SBMM is also a Certified California Green Business and the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year awarded by the Santa Barbara Regional Chamber Commerce.
What's Nearby?
Restaurants
Brophy Bros Restaurant • Breakwater Restaurant • Anchor Rose• Sushi Go Go • On the Alley • Shoreline Beach Cafe • Yacht Club
Transportation
Lil’ Toot water taxi runs between the Harbor and Stearn’s Wharf
Hotels
Eagle Inn • Harbor House Inn • Hotel Milo • West Beach Inn • Lavender Inn • Avania Inn • Brisas del Mar • Franciscan Inn • Marina Beach Motel • Mar Monte Hotel • Casa Del Mar Inn • HotelsCombined
Shops & Things to Do
Purchase fish, marine supplies, whale watching tours, diving, kayaking, SUP, sailing, jet skiing, treasures…
Museum Store • Whale Watching • Sportfishing • Channel Islands Outfitters • Santa Barbara Sailing Center • Island Packers • Sunset Kidd • Condor Express • Coral Sea, • Stardust • Paddle Sports Center • Bluewater Hunter Dive Shop • Fish Market • West Marine • Saturday Fisherman’s Market 6-11am City Pier