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Chumash Maritime History-Past, Present & Future

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

As told by Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar) Here’s a chance to learn local history that you may not have known before! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Chumash Maritime History—Past, Present, & Future,” as told by Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar), on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7:00pm in the museum.…

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The American Launch of GRAJAGAN Surfing in the Tiger’s Lair: G-Land 1872-1984

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

With local author Mike Ritter & publisher John Ogden The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will host the U.S. launch of another surfing story, Mike Ritter and Jack McCoy’s recently released book, GRAJAGAN -  Surfing in the Tiger’s Lair: 1872-1984, with a book signing event on Friday, November 18 from 6-8pm. This event, which is…

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is Hosting Another Sea Glass Pop-Up Event in Time for the Holidays!

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

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), in cooperation with the Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival, will host the last Sea Glass Pop-Up of 2022 on Sunday, December 11, on the museum’s patio overlooking the Harbor--just in time for holiday gift-giving. This event is free and open to the public from 10 am-4 pm.  The…

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Join Us! Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Starts New Docent Class

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

Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people from Santa Barbara, all of California, across the U.S., and around the world? Do you want to share your love and knowledge of our harbor and coast with visitors? Do you have at least three hours a week to volunteer? If you answered yes to all three questions,…

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"Paddling into a Natural Balance" with Writer and Photographer Chuck Graham

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

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Paddling into a Natural Balance” with Carpinteria-based freelance writer and photographer Chuck Graham on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00.  As part of his presentation, Chuck will recount his many adventures hiking and kayaking the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary and…

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Hear Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar) Read from Coyote Rescues Hawk 

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

Continuing its book launch series, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to host the local launch of Coyote Rescues Hawk, Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar)’s latest book. This special event on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 1:00 pm, will take place on the museum’s patio. It will include a reading from the…

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“Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery ”

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

With Professor Andrés Reséndez, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery'' with University of California, Davis history professor Andrés Reséndez on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm.  As part of his presentation Dr. Reséndez will discuss his latest…

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Benefiting The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum: San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters

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

February 25-28, 2023 Glamping Tent Camp  February 26-March 1, 2023 Premium Tent Camp ORGANIZER: Ed Stetson Ed@StetsonDiving.com For reservations & additional information: Stetson Diving and Charters, LLC, NAUI Scuba Instructor Course Director / UCSB Scuba Instructor & Charter Organizer Since 1980 PRICE: $1,000 Deposit to confirm reservation GLAMPING TENT CAMP:  $2,700 Double Occupancy $3,700 Single Occupancy PREMIUM TENT CAMP:  $3,200 Double Occupancy…

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The Sweetest Partnership in the Harbor: Girl Scouts coming to SBMM!

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

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum To Partner With Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Again to Offer Cookies on the Patio! Dreaming about Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties? The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will once again be on the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM)’s patio selling their cookies on selected weekends between February…

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Jessica Tade Named Deputy Director of Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce that Jessica Tade has been appointed as its Deputy Director, effective March 13, 2023.   Tade, who holds a PhD in art history from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), has worked more than a decade for organizations either promoting the arts or providing…

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