Events
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Where Mountains Meet the Sea: Coastal Canvas Comes to Life at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
What happens when ocean mist meets mountain light? When brush meets canvas and local talent meets natural wonder? SBMM is thrilled to present Where Mountains Meet the Sea, a new exhibition of landscape paintings by 12 predominately Santa Barbara-based artists, on view from January 22 through March 29, 2026. From sun-drenched ridgelines to the…
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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents: “Shooting for the Stars: Sunflower Star Laboratory’s Community-Based Approach to Pycnopodia Recovery,”
SBMM is pleased to announce the next presentation in its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The talk, “Shooting for the Stars: Sunflower Star Laboratory’s Community-Based Approach to Pycnopodia Recovery,” will be delivered by Reuven Bank, co-founder and chairman of the board of the Sunflower Star Laboratory (SSL). Tickets:…
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San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters Premium Tent Camp
Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Join Us for the San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Trip SOLD OUT! Premium Tent Camp, February 24-27, 2026 ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Premium Tent Camp, February 27-March 2, 2026 San Ignacio Lagoon, is nestled halfway down the Baja, Mexico coast. A magical place, the lagoon is one of the rare places…
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Love Boat: Sailing to Alaska Annual Gala
Join SBMM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Cabrillo Pavilion for a glamorous, land-based gala inspired by the elegance of an Alaskan cruise. The evening will feature a special tribute honoring Jean-Michel Cousteau, celebrating his lifetime of ocean exploration, education, and conservation leadership. Enjoy fine dining, entertainment, and lively auctions—all to support SBMM’s award-winning exhibits and youth education programs.…
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Volunteer Training Begins
SBMM is inviting community members to become part of its vibrant volunteer team through the 2026 Volunteer Training Program beginning March 17. Volunteers play a vital role in welcoming visitors, sharing maritime stories, and supporting exhibits and education programs that bring the Santa Barbara Channel’s rich history to life. This engaging training offers a unique…
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Explore 40 Years of Collaboration Between Fishermen and Offshore Oil
Mary Nishimoto, PhD shares the little-known story of the Joint Oil/Fisheries Liaison Office and how communication has minimized conflict in shared offshore waters SBMM is pleased to welcome Mary Nishimoto, PhD, liaison for the Joint Oil/Fisheries Liaison Office (JO/FLO) of South/Central California, for a timely Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series presentation exploring a unique, four-decade model…