Harbor Nautical Swap Meet
Ahoy Shipmates! On Saturday, May 17, the 14th Annual Harbor Nautical Swap Meet will be held in the Main Harbor Parking Lot from 8:00 am to noon. Have nautical items to sell? Sign up as a vendor for only $25 per spot. Applications are available at the Harbormaster’s Office or online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SwapMeet.
Museum Closes at 3 p.m.
Early Closure Notice – May 22, 2025 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will be closing early on May 22 as we prepare for our exhibit opening, The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles, inside the museum. Thank you for your understanding.
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. The island fox’s recovery is the fastest of any terrestrial mammal under the Endangered Species Act, making it a powerful symbol of successful conservation efforts. The exhibition…
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
Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for our summertime Curated Cocktails series, this vibrant after-hours event blends history, art, and community, featuring old fashioneds as the signature cocktail, a selection of mixed hors d’oeuvres, and live acoustic music by Michael Holland. Featured Guest: Chuck Wilson Join us for an unforgettable…
From Sea to Sanctuary: Chuck Graham Chronicles the Healing of the Channel Islands
As part of its ongoing Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, SBMM is proud to present Chuck Graham, author, photographer, and longtime Channel Islands National Park guide, for a compelling presentation titled “Paddling into a Natural Balance.” The talk will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with a pre-lecture members-only reception from 6:15…
Museum Closes at 2 p.m.
Early Closure Notice – June 28 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will be closing early on June 28 as we prepare for our Yachty by Nature Concert at 6:00 PM inside the museum. Thank you for your understanding—we hope to see you at this special event!
25th Anniversary Yachty by Nature Concert
SBMM Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Yachty by Nature Concert – June 28, 2025 Set Sail for an Evening of Smooth Tunes and Celebration As part of its 25th anniversary celebration year, SBMM is proud to present a special live concert featuring Yachty by Nature on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Concert begins at…
Tunas and Trash: Exploring the Link Between Marine Debris Art and Sustainable Fisheries
SBMM is proud to welcome scientist-turned-artist Ethan Estess for its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Estess will present “Tunas and Trash: A Surprising Synergy Between Marine Debris Art and Tuna Research.” The event includes a pre-lecture reception for SBMM members from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tickets are free…