Name: Museum Closed Thursday, January 1, 2026
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November 2025
September 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - January 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands Kelp Forests by Photographer Ralph A. Clevenger

Dive into Santa Barbara Channel Island Kelp Forests Through Ralph A. Clevenger’s Photography SBMM is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Redwoods of the Sea: Life in the Channel Islands…
November 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Museum Closes Early Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 2:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

SBMM 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…
November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Whale Trivia Night at Night Lizard Brewery

SBMM invites ocean lovers, trivia buffs, and brewery regulars to make a splash at Whale Trivia Night on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Night Lizard Brewing Company (607…
November 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Benefits and Barriers: Understanding Ocean Access Across California’s Coasts

Beyond the Beach: Investigating Access, Equity, and Community Along California’s Coast SBMM is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Selgrath as the featured speaker for its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on…
November 27

Museum is Closed Today Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!
December 2025
December 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
December 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Museum Closes Early Dec. 17, 2025

Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Museum Closes Early Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025

Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 2:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays!
December 25

Museum is Closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!
December 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Museum Closes Early Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
January 2026
January 1, 2026

Museum Closed Thursday, January 1, 2026

We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!

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