SBMM Book Club
Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Monthly Book Club! Monthly selections are (of course!) related to maritime adventures, history, marine science, ships, and sailing. Members meet the second Thursday of each month in the Harbor Community Room in the museum building. For more information or to find out the current monthly book being read, please…
Museum Closes at 3:00 p.m.
Museum open 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thank you for understanding.
Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands Kelp Forests by Photographer Ralph A. Clevenger
Dive into Santa Barbara Channel Island Kelp Forests Through Ralph A. Clevenger’s Photography SBMM is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands Kelp Forests featuring the extraordinary photography of renowned naturalist and underwater photographer Ralph A. Clevenger. The exhibition opens on September 11, 2025 and will be…
Redwoods of the Sea Art Opening-Members Only
Dive into Santa Barbara Channel Island Kelp Forests Through Ralph A. Clevenger’s Photography Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands Kelp Forests will be on view from September 11, 2025 – January 4, 2026 SBMM is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands Kelp Forests…
Mermaids, Mayhem & Million-Dollar Movies: The Silent Film Era of the Channel Islands
SBMM is pleased to welcome local historian and author Betsy J. Green for a special presentation titled “Silents on the Islands” on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. as part of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. The event includes a pre-lecture reception for SBMM members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Free for Navigators…
GIOS Conference Middle School
An annual event, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects female ocean experts and scientists with young women looking to explore ocean science-based fields of study and careers. Middle School: Saturday, September 27, 2025 (6th-8th Grades) - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open to both middle school and high school students, the day-long conference brings together learning…
GIOS Conference High School
An annual event, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects female ocean experts and scientists with young women looking to explore ocean science-based fields of study and careers. High School: Sunday, September 28th, 2025 (9th-12th Grades) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. High School: Sunday, September 28th, 2025 (9th-12th Grades) - 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Open…
“Sequoias of the Sea” Screening at SBMM Explores the Disappearance of California’s Kelp Forests
Sequoias of the Sea – Film Screening 📅 October 8, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM📍 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Join SBMM for a special screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a powerful new documentary exploring the disappearance of Northern California’s kelp forests and the grassroots fight to restore them. With stunning visuals and compelling stories…
SBMM Book Club
Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Monthly Book Club! Monthly selections are (of course!) related to maritime adventures, history, marine science, ships, and sailing. Members meet the second Thursday of each month in the Harbor Community Room in the museum building. For more information or to find out the current monthly book being read, please…
Kelp Forest Trivia at Night Lizard Brewery
Kelp Forest Trivia Night – Oct 9 @ 7PMNight Lizard Brewing Co. | FREE Join us for a fun, kelp forest-themed trivia night inspired by our Redwoods of the Sea photography exhibit! Compete for prizes, test your kelp forest knowledge, and enjoy great beer and company. No RSVP needed—just bring your A-game! 📍 Night Lizard…
SBMM Book Club
Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Monthly Book Club! Monthly selections are (of course!) related to maritime adventures, history, marine science, ships, and sailing. Members meet the second Thursday of each month in the Harbor Community Room in the museum building. For more information or to find out the current monthly book being read, please…
San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters Tent Camp
Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Join Us for the San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Trip Premium Tent Camp, February 24-27, 2026 Glamping Tent Camp, February 25-28, 2026 San Ignacio Lagoon, is nestled halfway down the Baja, Mexico coast. A magical place, the lagoon is one of the rare places on Earth where you can experience the thrill…