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170 Years of Harbor History – Archival Photographs from the Permanent Collection
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition 170 Years of Harbor History, a selection of photographs of Santa Barbara’s harbor and waterfront from 1853 to the present. The exhibition of archival images depicts some of the most important moments in the creation of the city’s vibrant waterfront—from…
Remembering the Honda Disaster – Exhibition of Historical Photographs
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Honda Disaster, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is currently showing an exhibition of photographs depicting the aftermath. On September 8, 1923, 14 Clemson-class destroyers from Destroyer Squadron 11 left San Francisco for San Diego, on an engineering speed run designed to test the endurance of their crews.…
New Year’s Day- Closed
SBMM will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 10am - 5pm. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you at the museum!
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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio: Maritime Moments and More
Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio: Maritime Moments and More
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the launch of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Join SBMM every third Thursday of the month as leading experts speak on diverse topics ranging from California’s maritime history to the rich ecosystem in the Santa Barbara Channel. The inaugural speaker for this new series is Dr.…