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  • SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin  On View August 13 – November 29, 2026 A playful, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze, silhouettes, and poetry SBMM is delighted to present Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin, on…

  • A New Way to Support SBMM

    Our New Fundraiser with HighTide is Live! HighTide is a mobile app that gives members over $4,000 in deals at local businesses while raising money to support our mission. Memberships are $40 each, and every membership purchased in support of SBMM earns $20 to help advance the work we do in our community. Thank you for helping…

  • October Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System”

    SBMM is pleased to welcome Conner Philson, PhD, Executive Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Natural Reserve System, for the October installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Philson will present “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System” on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the museum.…

  • Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches New Unscripted Voyages Improv Series with Blue Whales Blue Skies November 7 event kicks off a new after-hours series blending live improv, ocean-inspired storytelling, and audience participation SBMM in partnership with Blue Whales Blue Skies, invites the community to the inaugural evening of Unscripted Voyages, a new after-hours improv series…

  • Cropped image of the First Order Fresnel Lens at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

    Museum Closed Friday, January 1, 2027

    We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!

  • 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 Premium Tent Camp, February 26 - March 1, 2027 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 of petting whales…

  • Love Boat: Annual Gala

    SBMM's annual fundraiser will take place March 5, 2027 with guests enjoying refreshing cocktails and a delightful dinner.  This delightful event is reminiscent of the classic Love Boat experience. A highlight of the festivities 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…