Above Your Dreams – An Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Kevin A. Short
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesThe Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition Above Your Dreams, a captivating collection of original oil paintings by renowned artist Kevin A. Short. The…
25th Anniversary Online Auction
Support SBMM by participating in our Online Auction! The SBMM Love Boat Auction opens to the community from February 14 to March 5, 2025, offering an incredible selection of experiences,…
San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesFebruary 23-26, 2025 – Premium Tent Camp February 27 – March 2, 2025 – Glamping Tent Camp San Ignacio Lagoon is located midway down the Baja Mexico coast, and is…
Museum CLOSED
Important Announcement: SBMM Closed on March 7 for Annual Gala Dear Visitors, The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will be closed on Thursday, March 7 as we prepare for our Annual…
Love Boat ~ Sailing to the Caribbean Annual Gala
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesCome aboard the Love Boat ~ Sailing to the Caribbean! A delightful journey filled with vibrant festivities reminiscent of the classic Love Boat experience. Join us on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for our…
SBMM Monthly 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…
SBMM Welcomes the Historic Western Flyer to Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is thrilled to host the iconic Western Flyer at the Santa Barbara Harbor. Famous for John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts’ 1940 Sea of Cortez expedition,…
SBMM Presents “The Western Flyer: Steinbeck’s Vessel of Discovery and Resilience” with Dr. Tom Keffer
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is excited to host Dr. Tom Keffer, chair of the Western Flyer Foundation, for the March installment of its prestigious Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series.…
Museum Closes at 3:30 p.m.
Early Closure Notice – April 5 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will be closing early on April 5 as we prepare for the Deepwater Diving Monument unveiling at 4:30 PM…
Unveiling of the Deepwater Diving Monument: Honoring the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to announce the unveiling of the Deepwater Diving Monument, a long-overdue tribute to Santa Barbara’s rich heritage as the birthplace of deepwater…
SBMM Monthly 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…
Beneath Pacific Tides—Tales from Over 75 Years of Ocean Observations in California
Join us at SBMM as we welcome Dr. Erin Satterthwaite for our Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series! She’ll dive into over 75 years of ocean observations in California, revealing how long-term…