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…
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…
Curated Cocktails
Summertime Series Returns! Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for the kickoff of our summertime Curated Cocktails series, this vibrant after-hours event blends history, art,…
The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles – Photography by Chuck Graham
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesComing Soon! SBMM is proud to present The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles - Photography by Chuck Graham taking place from May 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025. This collection…
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…