Museum Events

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 AM–10:00 AM

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, October 11
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

Saturday, October 18
Join us for beer, nature, and science! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Friday, October 31
Celebrate Halloween by solving curious mysteries of natural history! Bring your family in costume to enjoy the Museum decorated for Halloween, with even more bats and spide...
5:30 PM–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 8
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...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM