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  • Educational Public Day Sail with Mystic Whaler – Departs Santa Barbara Harbor

    Educational Public Day Sail with Mystic Whaler - Departs Santa Barbara Harbor Time & Location Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA Register Today About the event Educational Adventure Sail on the Mystic Whaler Come aboard for a 3-hour adventure sail on the tall…

  • A New Way to Support SBMM

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

    Our New Fundraiser with HighTide is Live! HighTide is a mobile app that gives members over $4,000 in deals at local businesses while raising money to support our mission. Memberships are $40 each, and every membership purchased in support of SBMM earns $20 to help advance the work we do in our community. Thank you for helping…

  • Museum will be Closed Today for a Special Event

    The museum will be closed Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 due to our Tiles on Deck - Mah Jongg at the Maritime Invitaional. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the…

  • *SOLD OUT* Tiles on Deck – Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum

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

    *SOLD OUT* 3rd Annual Mah Jongg at the Maritime Museum Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara Check-In – 11:00 a.m. Lunch – 11:30 a.m. Mah Jongg Played – 12:30-3:00 p.m. No quarters needed! Prizes will be awarded after each round of game play.…

  • September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding”

    SBMM is pleased to present “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding” as part of its September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. The program will feature Chris Ragland, founder and executive director of Sea League, for a thought-provoking talk on ocean access, stewardship, and the importance of building meaningful…

  • Girls in Ocean Science Conference Middle School

    The Girls in Ocean Science Conference takes place annually in September with one session open to middle school (6th-8th grades) students and two sessions open to high school (9th-12th grades) students. This year, the middle school conference will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.  Check-in 9:30 a.m. Conference 10:00-2:30 p.m. Register Today The fee to…

  • Girls in Ocean Science Conference High School

    The Girls in Ocean Science Conference takes place annually in September with one session open to middle school (6th-8th grades) students and two sessions open to high school (9th-12th grades) students. This year, the high school conference will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. AM Session 8:30-12:30 p.m. PM Session 12:30-4:30 p.m. Register Today The…

  • The Natural Reserve System

    Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System

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

    SBMM is pleased to welcome Conner Philson, PhD, Executive Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Natural Reserve System, for the October installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Philson will present “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System” on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the museum.…

  • Dr. Greg Rasmussen

    SOLD OUT Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM

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

    To inquire about tickets for this event, please call SBMM's Kiosk at (805) 456-8750. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches New Unscripted Voyages Improv Series with Protecting Blue Whales Blue Skies Program November 7 event kicks off a new after-hours series blending live improv, ocean-inspired storytelling, science, conservation, and audience participation SBMM, in partnership with the…

  • Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

    Museum on the Move: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

    Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA, United States

    We’re excited to invite you to Museum on the Move, part of a series of special experiences that takes the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum beyond its walls. Created exclusively for…

  • Photo of a blue whale and a small boat in Baja, Mexico.

    From Local Waters to Global Change: Protecting our Ocean and Planet

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

    Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Thursday, November 12th, for an evening with The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area, ClientEarth USA and The Redford Center. Enjoy a thought-provoking…