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THE PEACEFUL SEA: PAINTINGS BY KEVIN A. SHORT

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

On Display Now Through December 31, 2022 This curated selection of Short’s work—depicted in his signature style of bold, exuberant brushstrokes and vivid color—celebrates the artist’s longstanding interest in coastal…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves

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

Photographs by Dan Merkel Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to present The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves, an exhibit featuring…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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