Museum Events
Friday, April 24
Lepidoptera—butterflies and moths—have long been objects of study and delight. Learn about the lives of passionate collectors of these charismatic insects, from...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 – 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
Sunday, April 26 – Ongoing
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM on April 26 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Want to host your special event at the Museum? Check out our facilit...
Want to host your special event at the Museum? Check out our facilit...
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
July 3, 2026 will mark the 10th annual World Seabird Day. July 3, 1844 was th...
July 3, 2026 will mark the 10th annual World Seabird Day. July 3, 1844 was th...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Friday, May 1
For 13 years, the Curiosity Mars rover has been climbing a three-mile-high mountain, making a journey filled with beautiful vistas and surprising scientific discoveries. As...
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, May 2 – 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
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
Friday, May 8
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM on May 8 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Want to host your special event at the Museum? Check out our facil...
Want to host your special event at the Museum? Check out our facil...
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, May 9 – 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, 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
