Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
April 13, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, April 13
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
Science Pub: Perils & Promise of Cannibal Cells
Monday, April 14
The immune system defends our bodies against infection and disease. Macrophages are the professional “big eaters” of the immune system. Their ability to consume...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, April 18
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, April 19
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
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, April 20
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. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, April 20
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
Drawn from Nature Opens to the Public
Friday, April 25
The antique print exhibit Drawn from Nature: The Maximus Legacy opens to the public on April 25, 2025 and runs through September 7.
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, April 26
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
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 26
Join the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 26. This is a large annual commun...
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
Saturday, April 26
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in your favorite spots at the Museum. Capture the magic of spring in this special place during a 20-minute mini photo session...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM