Museum Events
Saturday, May 16
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science, followed by a craft activity or coloring. This progra...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, May 23
This seasonal summer exhibit returns Saturday, May 23–Monday, September 7, 2026!
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday, May 23
Following a refresh, the Museum Backyard and Nature Center will open on May 23.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, May 23
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Friday, May 29
Celebrate your support of nature and science! Join us for a fun and festive evening honoring our extended family of Members. Your community makes our work possible.
Enjoy l...
Enjoy l...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, May 30 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Monday, June 1
The evolution of human longevity remains a curious puzzle. Relying on the anthropological study of subsistence societies as an imperfect lens for gaining insight, UCSB Prof...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, June 6 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Thursday, June 11 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 – Ongoing
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
