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The Santa Barbara Historical Museum in downtown Santa Barbara explores the region's history from its earliest Chumash residents through the Silent Film Era and the founding of Fiesta. Visitors examine exhibitions that illuminate the area's past, including current shows featuring artwork and historic photographs. The museum's collection includes works by renowned artists such as Alexander Harmer, Ludmilla Welch, A.M. Podchernikoff, Charles Rollo Peters, and Henry Chapman Ford displayed alongside historic photographs by J. Walter Collinge and N.H. Reed. Exhibitions explore adobe structures that once dotted the landscape and the stories of early Japanese immigrants to Santa Barbara County, including Captain Jūkichi, who arrived in 1815 after a harrowing Pacific voyage. The museum hosts a schedule of talks, exhibition openings, and community events throughout the year. The location serves as a cultural landmark in the heart of the historic district, welcoming visitors interested in local history and regional heritage.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Admission is free!”
Hours: Wednesdays-Sunday noon-5pm, Thursdays noon-7pm
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One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 5Event
A free guided tour by guest curator and historian Neal Graffy exploring highlights in art, sculpture and photography from the exhibition Finding Saint Barbara. No reservation needed.
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“Thursday, November 5 6:00 PM Free entry, no reservation needed”
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