Museum open Wed–Mon, Sea Center open daily; both 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
October 15, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds
Wednesday, October 16
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and Friends of California Condors Wild & Free
Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Sophie Osborn will be avail...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, October 17
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. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups
Sunday, October 20
The Sunday, Oct. 20 cleanup is a Halloween-themed collaboration with Tidy Seas, a local nonprofit entirely dedicated to beach cleanups. Earn treats for trash and enjoy refr...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, October 24
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. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Conversations with a Curator: The Wines of La Spinetta
Thursday, October 24
This event in the Mammal and Bird Halls, Maximus Gallery, and Museum Library is for adult Members at the Naturalist level and above.
In collaboration with Renegade Wines, c...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Sea Center Early Closure
Friday, October 25
The Sea Center is closing at 3:00 PM for a private event.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Spooky Skies Season Starts in Gladwin Planetarium
Monday, October 28
Gear up for Halloween by joining us to learn about some of the scariest things up in the night sky! Vampire stars, super voids, dark nebulae, and more will be featured in t...
2:00 PM–2:30 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, October 31
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. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Mission Creek Beer Festival
Saturday, November 2
Join us for beer and conservation! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants will pair small b...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, November 7
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. Sc...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM