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April 1, 2025 Date

Featured Events

Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Beach Cleanup
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...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Drawn from Nature Opens to the Public
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...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Astro Fest
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 4
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