Museum and Sea Center closing at 3:00 PM on Dec. 24 and closed Dec 25. Otherwise open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
December 22, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Museum and Sea Center Close Early
Tuesday, December 24
The Museum and Sea Center close at 3:00 PM on Christmas Eve.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Museum and Sea Center Closed
Wednesday, December 25
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on Christmas Day.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum and Sea Center Closed
Wednesday, January 1
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on New Year's Day.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Ancient Art of the Maya Forest Garden
Monday, January 6
Tropical forests are regularly dismissed as fragile landscapes, inadequate for sustaining large populations without damaging impacts. Yet long-surviving Indigenous art of l...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, January 9
Has it been a while since you stretched your creative muscles? Leap back into art with inspiration from the antique hand-colored lithographs of Big Cats & Wild Dogs. Mu...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, January 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...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Science Pub: "Less Charismatic" Animals
Monday, January 13
Have you ever seen an insect and screamed or thought a snake was creepy? You’re not alone! Insects and snakes, among others, are examples of “less charismatic&r...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, January 17
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
Underwater Parks Day
Saturday, January 18
Celebrate Underwater Parks Day with all-day free admission to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf, thanks to support from the Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara. Underwater Parks...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, January 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. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM