Events
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SOLD OUT Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesTo 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…
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Museum on the Move: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve
Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA, United StatesWe’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…
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From Local Waters to Global Change: Protecting our Ocean and Planet
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesJoin 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…
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Welcome Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesSanta Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle November Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series explores the evolution of America’s Tall…
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Museum Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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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Members Only Exhibit Opening: Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — Chuck Graham
Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey is a striking new SBMM exhibit by writer, photographer, and sea kayaker Chuck Graham, featuring powerful images and written excerpts from his coastal passage…
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All Aboard for the Holidays: Festival of Trains Rolls into Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Beloved community tradition finds a new home at SBMM December 12–13, 2026 All aboard for a beloved holiday tradition! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will welcome the Holiday Festival of Trains for a special two-day celebration on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more than…
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Holiday Hours Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 10am-2pm
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesThe museum will be open 10am-2pm. Happy Holidays!
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Museum is Closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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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Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesEarly Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Museum Closed Friday, January 1, 2027
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWe’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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SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak
SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak “From the Kayak, and Through the Lens” explores three decades of photographing California’s wild coast from the water SBMM will welcome writer, photographer, and longtime kayaker Chuck Graham for the January installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 7:00…