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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Backyard closed for refresh until May 23 Learn more
  • Butterflies Alive! Beloved summer exhibit opens May 23
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Storytime at the Museum May 16 at the Museum | Prehistoric Forest Beach Cleanup May 17 at East Beach Storytime at the Sea Center May 17 at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf Butterflies Alive! Opens to the... May 23 at the Museum | Sprague Butterfly Pavilion
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Feature image Tar Pits Bring Researchers Together Learn about our work with La Brea Tar Pits & Museum. Feature image Sponsor a Butterfly, Be a Hero! We are hoping to find a sponsor for each and every butterfly.
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Butterflies Alive! opens soon

Mark your calendars - May 23

Sublime beauty and excitement await.

A delight for the whole family.

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