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Fri, Oct 23–Sun, Oct 25 Museum Mysteries: Max is Missing!
Fri, Oct 30–Sun, Nov 1 Museum Mysteries: The Hidden Fossil

The region's premier wine and food festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Guests will sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's oak woodland along Mission Creek. All net proceeds from the festival support the Museum’s nature and science education programs.

For more details, visit sbnature.org/winefestival

Presenting Sponsors: Frank Schipper Construction Company

Due to Governor Newsom’s declaration that large gatherings in California should be canceled through the end of March, we have decided to postpone this event. We will announce a new date once it’s confirmed. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket holders will be offered a refund or to transfer their ticket to the rescheduled date.

Jars and drawers filled with once living things may seem odd at first glance, but these specimens are representatives of the history of life on Earth. Beyond the dioramas and exhibits of natural history museums lies the world of natural history collections, often unknown to the general public. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Invertebrate Zoology Collection Manager Vanessa Delnavaz, M.A., will shed light on these biological collections that help us understand the biodiversity of life, and explain why our knowledge of it is so critical.

Two Years After Fire and Flood: A Community Conversation About the Impacts of the Thomas Fire and January 9 Debris Flow

Two years since the catastrophic incidents in Santa Barbara County, their effects continue to be felt. In addition to the terrible direct impacts of these events on our community, ash from the fire and mud relocated to beaches also affected the health of the Santa Barbara coast and channel.

Underwater Parks Day at the Sea Center is an annual festival celebrating marine protected areas: the underwater parks that preserve the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life. Find out why underwater parks matter and meet local experts in ocean conservation as you participate in fun, family-friendly ocean-themed activities. Free admission. Sponsored in part by the Associated Students Coastal Fund at UC Santa Barbara and NSF Grant OCE-1851194, EF-1921367 1921367.

The Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is where the savviest treasure-seekers find unique, authentic gifts for everyone on their list.
Carefully selected vendors with imported jewelry, textiles, baskets, pottery, art, and décor from around the world take over the Museum’s exhibit halls and auditorium for a three-day international marketplace.
Be generous to your loved ones while supporting international artisans and the local community: 25% of the proceeds benefit Museum exhibits and education programs.

Take a family photo with Santa Claus from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s beautiful Holiday Pavilion. You bring the camera, the Museum will supply the photographer. Friendly and well-behaved pets belonging to Museum & Sea Center Members are welcome for an early hour, from 9:00–10:00 AM. Pets will not be allowed in areas of the Museum outside of the pavilion.
Photo op included with Museum admission. Members are always free, but must provide proof of membership at entry.