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170 Years of Harbor History - Archival Photographs from the Permanent Collection

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

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition 170 Years of Harbor History, a selection of photographs of Santa Barbara’s harbor and waterfront from 1853 to the present. The exhibition of archival images depicts some of the most important moments in the creation of the city’s vibrant waterfront—from…

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Remembering the Honda Disaster - Exhibition of Historical Photographs

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

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Honda Disaster, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is currently showing an exhibition of photographs depicting the aftermath. On September 8, 1923, 14 Clemson-class destroyers from Destroyer Squadron 11 left San Francisco for San Diego, on an engineering speed run designed to test the endurance of their crews.…

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Make Art at SBMM!

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

Always family friendly, SBMM is now providing weekly art activities for children ages 4-11 every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to visit the museum anytime during this four-hour window to complete fun and engaging art projects with their children.   Upcoming Activities Include: Decorate a MARITIME HAND PUPPET Saturday September…

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All The Life We Cannot See: Marine Microbes and the Health of our Oceans

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

    As part of its monthly lecture’s series, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents All The Life We Cannot See: Marine Microbes and the Health of our Oceans on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. UC Santa Barbara Professor Alyson Santoro, PhD will discuss the general role of microbes in the ocean, which…

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Santa Barbara Divers Reunion 2023

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

"Remembering Ernie" ... a tribute and farewell to Ernie Brooks from the divers. Featuring a video presentation by Chuck Davis, underwater cameraman on Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau's Calypso, and presentations by other prominent Brooks students who went on to have lengthy successful careers in underwater film and photography. Buffet dinner, no-host bar, open seating, and amazing…

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San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters

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

February 26-29, 2024 – Premium Tent Camp February 27 – March 1, 2024 – Glamping Tent Camp San Ignacio Lagoon is located midway down the Baja Mexico coast, and is one of the few places on Earth where you can pet whales and their calves. During late February, the calves are typically very curious as…

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