Museum Events
Saturday, September 13
The exhibits across the creek—including Prehistoric Forest and the Sukinanik'oy Garden of Chumash Plants—will be closed for a private event from 2:00 to 5:00 PM...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, September 13
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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Tuesday, September 16
Meet and mingle with our stellar group of volunteer educators and enjoy light refreshments as you learn about volunteer opportunities at the Museum and Sea Center. We can&r...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Wednesday, September 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
All around us, the birds are constantly telling us who they are and what they...
All around us, the birds are constantly telling us who they are and what they...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday, September 18
Schlinger Chair of Entomology Alex Harman, Ph.D., has published research on grasshoppers, tiger beetles, and butterflies—but at age three, he was afraid of insects. H...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, September 20
This event is supported by the Santa Barbara Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry.
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon o...
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon o...
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday, September 22
Registration is now full for this class on Mondays with Rebecca, but don't despair! This class is also held on Wednesdays with Sophie Cameron. Sign up while spots last.
8 W...
8 W...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Wednesday, September 24
8 Week Field ClassWednesdays, September 24–November 12, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron for fall migration in...
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron for fall migration in...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Friday, September 26
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a free special topic presentat...
5:30 PM–6:00 PM
Friday, October 3
UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor of Astronomy Alex Filippenko, Ph.D., started as a student member of the Santa Barbara Astronomy Club* in the 1970s. Join us to learn abo...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
