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Observing & Conserving CA Coastal Seabirds
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...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Snapshots from Curiosity, Our Martian Mountaineer
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
Saving Birds to Save the Planet
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...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Science Pub: Restoring Coastal Kelp Forests
Monday, May 11
In 1983, El Niño scoured the seabed off the Central Coast, displacing rocks that previously anchored Giant Kelp. Human-made barriers in the watershed have prevented...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Blended Families, Balanced Estate Plans: Lunch & Learn Webinar
Tuesday, May 12
Blended families face unique estate planning challenges that traditional plans often fail to address. From protecting a surviving spouse while preserving inheritances for c...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Science Pub: Investigating the Lithium Rush
Monday, June 8
Lithium has been described as “white gold,” the next oil, or a kind of savior from climate change. Consumers are buying electric vehicles with lithium-ion batte...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Members-only Nights in the Butterfly Pavilion
Thursday, June 11 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, June 23 – Ongoing
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! Amateur and professional shutterbugs ages 16 and up are...
8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Museum Closed for Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Saturday, June 27
The Museum is always closed on the last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. 
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Santa Barbara Wine Festival®
Saturday, June 27
Sip from a commemorative wine glass‌ and enjoy wineries and food purveyors across the Museum’s beautiful outdoor spaces. This 21+ event is one of the Museum&rsqu...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM