Featured Events

Saturday, April 19
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Sunday, April 20
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate.
Meet us on&n...
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sunday, April 20
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Friday, April 25
The antique print exhibit Drawn from Nature: The Maximus Legacy opens to the public on April 25, 2025 and runs through September 7.
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday, April 26
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Saturday, April 26
Join the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 26. This is a large annual commun...
11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Sunday, April 27
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Saturday, May 3
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM