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,…
Museum Closes at 3:30 p.m.
Early Closure Notice – April 5 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will be closing early on April 5 as we prepare for the Deepwater Diving Monument unveiling at 4:30 PM at the Santa Barbara Harbor entrance. Join us as we celebrate this historic tribute to Santa Barbara’s deepwater diving pioneers and their groundbreaking contributions to…
Unveiling of the Deepwater Diving Monument: Honoring the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to announce the unveiling of the Deepwater Diving Monument, a long-overdue tribute to Santa Barbara’s rich heritage as the birthplace of deepwater diving. The monument will be revealed in a special ceremony on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., next to the Santa Barbara Harbor and…
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…
Beneath Pacific Tides—Tales from Over 75 Years of Ocean Observations in California
Join us at SBMM as we welcome Dr. Erin Satterthwaite for our Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series! She’ll dive into over 75 years of ocean observations in California, revealing how long-term data collection helps us understand and protect our dynamic marine ecosystems. 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025🕖 Lecture: 7:00 PM | 🍷 Member Reception: 6:15-6:45 PM📍…
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…
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…