Nov 5Event
1st Thursday
The museum hosts a free 1st Thursday evening on November 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm with galleries open and special programming.
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“Thursday, November 5, 2026 5 – 8 pm”
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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art in Santa Barbara, California displays artworks from its permanent collection and hosts rotating exhibitions that visitors explore during a typical 60-minute visit. The museum offers classes and programs including Fall After-School Classes for ages 5 through 12 focused on topics like landscapes and dreamscapes, held on Tuesdays. Events range from conversations with authors and artists—such as discussions on quiltmaking and cotton histories—to First Thursday Robot Karaoke sessions. The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 8 pm on first Thursdays. A museum store in Preston Morton gallery complements featured exhibitions. Photography without flash is permitted throughout the galleries. Active military and military families with valid military ID receive free general admission instead of the regular $15 price, according to sbma.net.
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Nov 5Event
The museum hosts a free 1st Thursday evening on November 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm with galleries open and special programming.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Thursday, November 5, 2026 5 – 8 pm”
Nov 8Event
Families enjoy a bilingual storytime in partnership with Santa Barbara Public Library on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11 to 11:40 am. The program is free.
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“Sunday, November 8, 2026 11 – 11:40 am”
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