The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, Majestic California Piers, featuring 31 photographs showcasing iconic piers throughout California (spanning from San Simeon to Oceanside). The piers are seen through the lenses of acclaimed photographers Bill Dewey and Dan Merkel whose breathtaking aerial views and intimate details…

Coming Soon! SBMM is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition "Above Our Dreams," a captivating collection of original oil paintings by renowned artist Kevin A. Short. The exhibit, running from February 6, 2025 to May 4, 2025, will showcase Short’s ability to capture the fleeting beauty and power of sunlight through vibrant, impressionist brushstrokes and rich…

Coming Soon! SBMM is proud to present The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles - Photography by Chuck Graham taking place from May 22, 2025 to August 31, 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…