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Upcoming Events

Document Fossils: WeDigBio at the Museum
Friday, October 10
WeDigBio is a citizen science event for the Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) project. This event is a collaboration with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBGG) an...
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, October 11 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Happy Birthday, Tom Dibblee - National Earth Science Week
Saturday, October 11
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other...
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, October 11
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 Muse...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, October 12 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, October 12 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Mineral Day - National Earth Science Week
Monday, October 13
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other...
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Science Pub: Reviving Abalone, CA’s Heritage Seafood
Monday, October 13
Dive into the rich and colorful world of abalone, one of California’s iconic heritage seafoods! From ancient Indigenous harvests to the booming fisheries of the twent...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Earth Observation Day - National Earth Science Week
Tuesday, October 14
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other...
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
National Fossil Day - National Earth Science Week
Wednesday, October 15
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other...
3:00 PM–5:00 PM