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Above Your Dreams – An Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Kevin A. Short
The 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 exhibit, running from February 6, 2025 to May 11, 2025, will showcase Short’s ability to capture the fleeting beauty and power of sunlight through vibrant,…
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Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep Dockside Volunteers Needed Join Santa Barbara Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for an underwater cleanup of seafloor debris. Volunteer divers and dock workers will remove trash from Marina 1. Since its start, the event has cleared over 20 tons of junk from the harbor. Lunch and donuts provided!…
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SBMM Monthly Book Club
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 each month in the Harbor Community Room in the museum building. For more information or to find out the current monthly book being read, please…
Curated Cocktails
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, and community, featuring blood orange margaritas as the signature cocktail, a selection of mixed hors d’oeuvres, and live acoustic music by Michael Holland. Featured Guest:…
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The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology
The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents:“The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology”with Theodore K. Roche IV Join SBMM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a powerful evening highlighting Santa Barbara’s legacy in deepwater diving innovation. Theodore K. Roche IV, founder and former CEO of Aqueos Corporation, will…
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Harbor Nautical Swap Meet
Harbor Nautical Swap Meet
Ahoy Shipmates! On Saturday, May 17, the 14th Annual Harbor Nautical Swap Meet will be held in the Main Harbor Parking Lot from 8:00 am to noon. Have nautical items to sell? Sign up as a vendor for only $25 per spot. Applications are available at the Harbormaster’s Office or online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SwapMeet.
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The Swiftest Recovery, Island Fox Chronicles – Photography by Chuck Graham
Coming 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. The island fox’s recovery is the fastest of any terrestrial mammal under the Endangered Species Act, making it a powerful symbol of successful conservation efforts. The exhibition…