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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SBMM Online Auction February 25-March 4
A highlight of our 2026 gala is the accompanying online auction, which opens to the broader community and features exclusive experiences, luxury getaways, and one-of-a-kind maritime-inspired items. The auction extends the excitement beyond the gala itself, giving supporters near and far the opportunity to participate while helping raise essential funds that support SBMM’s exhibits, youth…
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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…
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SBMM Presents Aquean: Photographs, Paintings, and Prints
Aquean is an evocative new exhibition exploring time, tides, and transformation through the multimedia works of artists David Ellis and Larry Vigon. Featuring photographs, paintings, prints, video, and mixed media, the show invites visitors to consider the sea as both subject and metaphor—revealing the delicate balance between permanence and loss along California’s coastlines, where what…
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