Hermitage Sant, Santa Barbara

About Hermitage Sant

The Hermitage Santa Barbara is a museum of original sculptures displayed in indoor and outdoor settings across a subtropical garden in the hills overlooking Santa Barbara. Visitors walk trails through the hillside to view an outstanding collection inspired by whimsy and humor. The collection includes more than 260 bronze busts representing 43 presidents, 126 authors, 72 composers, and 22 others. Many sculptures are life-sized bronzes mounted outdoors among thousands of remarkable subtropical plants, including rare and exotic flowering trees. The museum setting encourages visitors to appreciate art in new ways and discover fresh insights into the unfamiliar, the provocative, and the unexpected. The combination of sculptures and landscape creates a unique experience where nothing is taken too seriously. The Hermitage is located in Santa Barbara, California. Register in advance via the online waitlist form to receive information about upcoming guided tours.