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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosts the Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, where visitors hear talks on ocean conservation, stewardship, and coastal science at its location in the Waterfront Center building at Santa Barbara Harbor. The museum is interactive, letting guests explore maritime culture without leaving the waterfront. Exhibits include bronze sculptures and other artworks on display, and the venue offers educational programs such as the Girls in Ocean Science Conference and Museum on the Move field experiences to coastal preserves. Visitors can attend evening improv performances blending ocean storytelling with science, or join once-in-a-lifetime whale-watching adventures. The museum suits families, students, and anyone interested in marine environments and California's coast. Admission is charged daily, with tickets sold online on the venue's site. Families with EBT cards can purchase an annual membership for $20, covering up to two adults and all children under eighteen, plus two guest passes, according to sbmm.org.
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Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Aug 13 – Nov 29Season
A playful, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze sculptures, silhouettes, and poetry. Visitors experience allegorical works by Susan Read Cronin with humor and imagination.
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“Dates: August 13, 2026 – November 29, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Aug 13 – Nov 29 · 10:00 amEvent
A playful, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze sculptures, silhouettes, and poetry. Visitors experience allegorical works by Susan Read Cronin that feel like fables and visual puns.
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“Dates: August 13, 2026 – November 29, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Dec 12 – 13Event
A beloved holiday tradition comes to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Saturday and Sunday, December 12–13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Families enjoy the Festival of Trains celebration.
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“Dates: December 12, 2026 – December 13, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Dec 12 – 13 · 10:00 amEvent
A beloved holiday tradition returns for a special two-day celebration on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Families enjoy the Festival of Trains at the museum.
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“Dates: December 12, 2026 – December 13, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Annual membership for up to two adults and all children/grandchildren under 18, plus two guest passes
“One Crew (or family) membership can be purchased per EBT card for $20”
Dec 13 · Parade of Lights Cruise
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Oct 23 – Feb 20 · Toddler Tuesday
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Alternative Transportation Discount
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Veterans and Active Military Discount
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EBT Cardholder Reduced Admission
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Online Ticket Purchase Discount
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Every Saturday 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Thursday through Sunday, from 12 to 4 p.m.
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Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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