Museum Events
Wednesday, September 16 – Ongoing
The Museum Backyard and Nature Center will be closed for maintenance from September 14 through September 16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday, September 17
Curator of Mammalogy Ally Coconis, Ph.D., has tracked bears in Yosemite National Park, chipmunks in the high Sierra Nevada, and rodents across the Great Basin and Colorado...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Monday, September 21
This class is at capacity.
8-Week Field Class Mondays, September 21–November 9, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Rebecca Coult...
8-Week Field Class Mondays, September 21–November 9, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Rebecca Coult...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 22
Become a scientist for the day! Explore the Museum grounds alongside fellow nature enthusiasts while photographing and documenting as many species as possible. Come see how...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23
This class is at capacity.
8-Week Field Class Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Ca...
8-Week Field Class Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Ca...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Saturday, September 26
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–12:00 PM
Saturday, September 26
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM for a private event on September 26.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Join us for a lively and memorable lecture and book signing event with two of...
Join us for a lively and memorable lecture and book signing event with two of...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday, October 1
Explore the natural history of mezcal with agave specialist Jorge Báez of Licores Perros at a spirited fundraiser for the Museum. You’ll leave with a greater a...
6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Friday, October 2
Registration for Nature Adventures™ fall and winter break camps opens at 3:00 PM on October 2! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
