Featured Events
Monday, February 9
Take a tour of the frogs and salamanders that inhabit California, a wild waterpark for amphibians! Returning popular Science Pub speaker Emily Taylor, Ph.D., will introduce...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10
Passing down personal possessions can be meaningful…and complicated. How do you balance financial value, sentimental attachment, and differing expectations among hei...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Saturday, February 14
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...
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, February 15
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 East Be...
Meet us on East Be...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday, February 15 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Tuesday, February 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Pete Dunne, recipient of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory...
Pete Dunne, recipient of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday, February 19
Since their initial discovery 30 years ago, exoplanets have revolutionized our ideas of what other solar systems are like. From worlds that rain glass to potential water wo...
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday, February 22
Enjoy the Museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits for free during the annual SoCal Museums Free-For-All on Sunday, February 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM! Connect with nature an...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, February 22 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Thursday, February 26
Make a splash at this Members-only evening exploring the mysteries of the deep. Enjoy light bites and our signature ocean-inspired cocktail while chatting with Museum curat...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
