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Explore the natural history of Santa Barbara and beyond at the Museum and Sea Center. See exhibits, events, programs, and the life-size Blue Whale skeleton.
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Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of-the-art inter...
In 1986, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opened the Sea Center on historic Stearns Wharf to communicate the biodiversity and ecological importance of the regional ocean environment. This small aquarium and marine education facility offers guests hands-on encounters with life from the Santa Barbara Channel, including Swell Sharks, rays, ...
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both.
We're not your typical structured museum with stiff curators, cold halls, and strict rules. We like to go outside and get our hands dirty, pick things up and take a closer look, laugh, skip, or maybe even jump for joy. Because learning is messy and we all learn by doing, not sitting. That's why we offer a different approach to discovering the natur...
On November 15, 2023, The Museum’s Board of Trustees approved the Commitment to the Principles of Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Statement. The natural world is all around us and we are all embedded within it. Thus, it is our obligation to help every individual we come in contact with to experience an authentic connection to the wonders of...
"As one of the leading scientific institutions on the Central Coast, the Museum’s job is to educate our community about the causes and consequences of the dynamic and dramatic changes we are witnessing in our climate both locally and globally. We know that our future survival depends on our willingness to embrace changes that can mitigate the damag...
We take our responsibility to protect and conserve resources seriously. Learn more about our sustainable practices.
On June 28, 2022, The Museum's Board of Trustees directed its investment managers to utilize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics to ensure that the portfolio reflects investment in companies that are best in class and that themselves practice sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. We believe investing in compan...
The Museum was founded in 1916 by William Leon Dawson as the Museum of Comparative Oology. In 1923, thanks to Miss Caroline Hazard and Mrs. Rowland Gibson Hazard, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opened its doors at the current campus. In 1986, the Museum added the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf as an off-campus facility focused specificall...
Learn about the history, mission, vision, and values of the Museum and Sea Center, which inspire a passion for the natural world. Explore the collections, exhibits, programs, and facilities that connect people to nature for the betterment of both.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Santa Barbara, California. It reconnects more than 150,000 people each year (including their 5,700 members) [citation needed] to nature indoors and outdoors. Nestled in nature, the museum is located along Mission Creek in the Mission Canyon area.
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Explore the wonders of nature and science at the Museum and Sea Center. Learn about upcoming events, admission prices, and how to support the Museum's education programs.
About. Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of ...
Scorecard. Value 3.5. Facilities 3.5. Atmosphere 4.0. How we rank things to do. Santa Barbara visitors highly recommend the city's Museum of Natural History for its educational exhibits and ...
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