Above Your Dreams – An Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Kevin A. Short
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesThe Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition Above Your Dreams, a captivating collection of original oil paintings by renowned artist Kevin A. Short. The exhibit, running from February 6, 2025 to May 11, 2025, will showcase Short’s ability to capture the fleeting beauty and power of sunlight through vibrant,…
SBMM Monthly 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…
Curated Cocktails
Summertime Series Returns! Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for the kickoff of our summertime Curated Cocktails series, this vibrant after-hours event blends history, art, and community, featuring blood orange margaritas as the signature cocktail, a selection of mixed hors d’oeuvres, and live acoustic music by Michael Holland. Featured Guest:…
The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents:“The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology”with Theodore K. Roche IV Join SBMM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a powerful evening highlighting Santa Barbara’s legacy in deepwater diving innovation. Theodore K. Roche IV, founder and former CEO of Aqueos Corporation, will…
The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles – Photography by Chuck Graham
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesComing Soon! SBMM is proud to present The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles - Photography by Chuck Graham taking place from May 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025. This collection features 30 stunning photographs of island foxes, captured during Graham's kayaking adventure across the Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Cruz Island. The exhibition highlights the…
SBMM Monthly 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…