Museum Events
Wednesday, April 2
Gather 'round for fun and fungal nature journaling! Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural...
3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Friday, April 4
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) brought us the first image of a black hole in 2019, stunning the world and making the unseeable seen for the first time. This image is onl...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, April 5
Please note: To avoid a conflict with another event, this Star Party in April 2025 occurs on the first Saturday of the month, rather than the usual second Saturday.
The Pal...
The Pal...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, April 7
Job evaluations by the Commissary Prefects of the Alta California missions in the early nineteenth century provide insight into the Franciscan perspective on what makes a &...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
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
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
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...
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 7
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, May 10
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
