Museum open Wed–Mon, Sea Center open daily; both 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
September 9, 2024 Date

Adult Programs Events

Birds of Autumn Eight-Week Class
Monday, September 9
Registration is full for Monday birding classes with Rebecca Coulter. Sign up for Wednesday birding classes with Sophie Cameron while space lasts.
Eight-Week Field ClassMon...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Science Pub: Growing Through Nature with Clay Sipiora
Monday, September 9
Technology is pervasive among children and their environments. In today’s digital world, it’s more critical than ever that children spend time outside. Research...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Volunteer Museum Educator Open House
Tuesday, September 10
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host an Open House for volunteer Museum educators on Tuesday, September 10, 10:00–11:30 AM for anyone interested in l...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Real Estate Law & Tax Essentials
Tuesday, September 10
Owning a home is part of the American dream, and it’s much more than just having a roof over your head. It can play a significant role in financial and estate plannin...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Birds of Autumn Eight-Week Class
Wednesday, September 11
Eight-Week Field ClassWednesdays: September 11–October 308:30–10:30 AM
Meet-Up Locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron for fall migration in...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Why Are Some Birds So Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation
Tuesday, September 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Flamboyant traits used in courtship are known throughout the animal kingdom but are especially conspicuous in many species of...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Trouble in Paradise: Geology of Santa Barbara Field Course
Saturday, September 21
Sessions on Saturdays:September 21, 9:00 AM–NoonSeptember 28, 9:00 AM–NoonOctober 5, 2:00–5:00 PMOctober 19, 9:00 AM–NoonOctober 26, 9:00 AM–N...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
The Artist's Table Art Show - Opens to Public
Saturday, September 28
Visit the Museum to enjoy a two-week-long art show featuring celebrated local artists. Curated by Diane Waterhouse, 50% of the proceeds from art sales support the Museum's...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Early Evidence of Avocado Domestication in the Americas
Monday, October 7
This free public lecture by UCSB Professor of Anthropology Amber VanDerwarker, Ph.D., is presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society.
Recent research demo...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds
Wednesday, October 16
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and Friends of California Condors Wild & Free
Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Sophie Osborn will be avail...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM