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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,…
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep Dockside Volunteers Needed Join Santa Barbara Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for an underwater cleanup of seafloor debris. Volunteer divers and dock workers will remove trash from Marina 1. Since its start, the event has cleared over 20 tons of junk from the harbor. Lunch and donuts provided!…
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 Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents:“The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology”with Theodore K. Roche IV Join SBMM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a powerful evening highlighting Santa Barbara’s legacy in deepwater diving innovation. Theodore K. Roche IV, founder and former CEO of Aqueos Corporation, will…
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…
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 21+ live concert featuring Yachty by Nature on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Concert begins…