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ICE BEAR Photographs by Ralph Clevenger
In this liminal space, photographer Ralph Clevenger captures moments of hunger and hope. Polar bears wait for the ice to freeze over so they can safely venture back onto the ice for their first real meal in months. Two dozen photographs capture the frozen tundra surrounding Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. It is early November, and…
Heist at the Harbor Online Auction
Mischief and mystery. A classic who-done-it. On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., SBMM will hold its annual fundraiser, Heist at the Harbor. Guests will experience an evening of intrigue as they enjoy cocktails and dinner at the museum. To accompany the event, SBMM will have an auction, which will be available online to…
San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters
February 26-29, 2024 – Premium Tent Camp February 27 – March 1, 2024 – Glamping Tent Camp San Ignacio Lagoon is located midway down the Baja Mexico coast, and is one of the few places on Earth where you can pet whales and their calves. During late February, the calves are typically very curious as…
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Women of the Santa Barbara Harbor
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents its latest exhibition Women of the Santa Barbara Harbor, a selection of 13 vignettes on women who work in and around the harbor. Several of the women featured in the show are breaking new ground as they strive forward in professions such as sportfishing, ocean conservation, harbor operations, and…
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Museum Closed
SBMM will be closed for its Heist at the Harbor Fundraiser. Regular business hours will resume on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10AM- 5PM. We look forward to welcoming you to the museum.
Heist at the Harbor
Heist at the Harbor
Mischief and mystery. A classic who-done-it. Guests arrive to Heist at the Harbor, a gala affair benefiting the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. But, before they know it, the lights are cut, and they are shrouded in darkness. What will be revealed when the lights return? Could there be a master thief amongst us? Could the…
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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents ‘Life Hidden In Plain Sight’
Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents ‘Life Hidden In Plain Sight’
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present “Life Hidden in Plain Sight” as the March offering in its ongoing Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Join SBMM on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. as Marine Genome Project Co-Founder Daniel Ortega explores the use of genetic tools to discover new species and how these…