All Ages Events
Saturday, May 18
Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit and the Museum’s astronomy staff at the Camino Real Marketplace courtyard in Goleta for the biggest celebration in the universe!...
10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Sunday, May 19
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, May 25
May 25 through September 2, 2024
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion every summer. Featuring a dazzling variety of more...
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion every summer. Featuring a dazzling variety of more...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, June 7
Experience Butterflies Alive! at our Members-only party. Marvel at dazzling Costa Rican species like the Blue Morpho, Doris Longwing, and owl butterflies. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, June 8
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, June 16
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, July 13
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, July 21
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, August 10
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM