Featured Events
Monday, May 13
In celebration of the release of the book California Snakes and How to Find Them published by Heyday Press, author Emily Taylor, Ph.D., will bring the stories in her book to life...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, May 14
There’s a growing crime in America – financial abuse from fraud and scams. In 2022, over 82,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses of almost $3.1 billion to...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
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
Thursday, May 23
ALL AVAILABLE SEATS ARE RESERVED Please check this page for updates closer to the event date.
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural...
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural...
7:30 PM–9:00 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
Friday, June 14
Ride along on a whirlwind tour of some of the solar system’s most interesting residents: moons! NASA has counted 760 moons in our solar system to date, all telling a tale...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM