All Events
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Museum will be CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
SBMM is closed today due to a private event and will reopen on the next regular business day. Sorry for any inconvenience, see you soon!
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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Tom Modugno
SBMM Presents "The History of Coal Oil Point" by Tom Modugno Thursday, January 15, 2026 7:00-8:30 p.m. SBMM is pleased to present “The History of Coal Oil Point,” a fascinating new presentation for its January Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series featuring local Goleta historian and GoletaHistory.com creator Tom Modugno. SBMM members are invited to a pre-lecture…
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Museum Closes at 3:00pm
Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: Coastal Canvas Comes to Life at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
What happens when ocean mist meets mountain light? When brush meets canvas and local talent meets natural wonder? SBMM is thrilled to present Where the Mountains Meet the Sea, a new exhibition of landscape paintings by 12 predominately Santa Barbara-based artists, on view from January 22 through March 29, 2026. From sun-drenched ridgelines to…
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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents: “Shooting for the Stars: Sunflower Star Laboratory’s Community-Based Approach to Pycnopodia Recovery,”
SBMM is pleased to announce the next presentation in its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The talk, “Shooting for the Stars: Sunflower Star Laboratory’s Community-Based Approach to Pycnopodia Recovery,” will be delivered by Reuven Bank, co-founder and chairman of the board of the Sunflower Star Laboratory (SSL). Tickets:…
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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 SOLD OUT! Premium Tent Camp, February 24-27, 2026 ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT! Premium Tent Camp, February 27-March 2, 2026 San Ignacio Lagoon, is nestled halfway down the Baja, Mexico coast. A magical place, the lagoon is one of the rare places on…
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Love Boat: Sailing to Alaska Annual Gala
Join SBMM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Cabrillo Pavilion for a glamorous, land-based gala inspired by the elegance of an Alaskan cruise. The evening will feature a special tribute honoring Jean-Michel Cousteau, celebrating his lifetime of ocean exploration, education, and conservation leadership. Enjoy fine dining, entertainment, and lively auctions—all to support SBMM’s award-winning exhibits and youth education programs.…