Museum Events
Tuesday, May 5
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
At a time when the news for birds—and for the planet—has rarely s...
At a time when the news for birds—and for the planet—has rarely s...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, May 9
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 9
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
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
Following a refresh, the Museum Backyard and Nature Center will open on May 23.
10:00 AM–5:00 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 – 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
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
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
