Museum and Sea Center open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
January 10, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Star Party
Saturday, January 11
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...
7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Birds of Winter with Rebecca Coulter
Monday, January 13
Please note: Birds of Winter on Mondays with Rebecca Coulter is currently at capacity. This course is also offered on Wednesdays with Sophie Cameron.
Eight-week field...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Science Pub: "Less Charismatic" Animals
Monday, January 13
Have you ever seen an insect and screamed or thought a snake was creepy? You’re not alone! Insects and snakes, among others, are examples of “less charismatic&r...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Birds of Winter with Sophie Cameron
Wednesday, January 15
Eight-week field courseWednesdays, January 15–March 5, 2025Meet-Up Locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region’s best wint...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, January 17
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Underwater Parks Day
Saturday, January 18
Celebrate Underwater Parks Day with all-day free admission to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf, thanks to support from the Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara. Underwater Parks...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, January 19
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
Birds of Winter with Rebecca Coulter
Monday, January 20
Please note: Birds of Winter on Mondays with Rebecca Coulter is currently at capacity. This course is also offered on Wednesdays with Sophie Cameron.
Eight-week field...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Discovery, Rediscovery, and the Birds That Audubon Missed
Tuesday, January 21
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Two centuries ago, a handful of naturalists trekked around eastern North Amer...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Birds of Winter with Sophie Cameron
Wednesday, January 22
Eight-week field courseWednesdays, January 15–March 5, 2025Meet-Up Locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region’s best wint...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM