Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Museum open Weds–Mon, Sea Center on Stearns Wharf open daily; both 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Exhibitions See what's going on right now Visit Us 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Tuesdays Sea Center 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open Daily

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Upcoming Events

Science Pub: Kayaking and Conservat... June 10 at Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega Street

Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups June 16 at East Beach

Art Meets Nature: All-Ages Activity June 20 at the Museum | Under the Oak Tree

Busy Bee Q&A June 20 at the Museum | Under the Oak Tree

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Sponsor a Butterfly We hope you’ll join in the fun by becoming a Butterfly Sponsor!

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Curating Thousands of "Moss Animals" Staff Celebrate a Digital Milestone