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  • Chuck Graham Gearing Up at Carpinteria City Beach

    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 from Mendocino to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Through moments of calm and chaos—storms, wind, and open-water miles—the exhibit captures the ocean’s vast scale and…

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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…

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum interior view of the Fresnel lens from the second floor

    Museum is Closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2026

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

    We’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!

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum interior view of the Fresnel lens from the second floor

    Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026

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

    Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum interior view of the Fresnel lens from the second floor

    Museum Closed Friday, January 1, 2027

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

    We’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!

  • Love Boat: Annual Gala

    SBMM's annual fundraiser will take place March 5, 2027 with guests enjoying refreshing cocktails and a delightful dinner.  This delightful event is reminiscent of the classic Love Boat experience. A highlight of…