March 28, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Butterflies Alive! Exhibit Opens
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...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Star Party
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
Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups
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
Extended Hours at the Sea Center
Friday, June 28
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Extended Hours at the Sea Center
Saturday, June 29
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival®
Saturday, June 29
Join us in 2024 to sip and savor over 80 of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Museum's oak woodland...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sea Center Early Closure
Thursday, July 4
The Sea Center closes at 3:00 PM on July 4 due to Independence Day street closures.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Extended Hours at the Sea Center
Friday, July 5
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Extended Hours at the Sea Center
Saturday, July 6
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Extended Hours at the Sea Center
Friday, July 12
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM