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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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Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, 1st Thursdays 11 am – 8 pm, Closed Monday
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
This weekendSep 27Event
A celebration of Hispanic heritage featuring cantadores and compositores at SBMA on Sunday, September 27 at 11:30 am.
“Sunday, September 27 11:30 am [Cantadores y Compositores: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage]”
Oct 1Event
The museum stays open for an extended evening on the first Thursday of the month, offering visitors time to explore galleries and enjoy the space after hours.
“Thursday, October 1, 2026 5 – 8 pm”
Oct 1Event
A performance celebrating Hispanic heritage takes place on Thursday evening, featuring singers and musicians in the museum's galleries.
“Thursday, October 1, 2026 5 – 6 pm”
Next weekendOct 4 – Jan 31Season
An exhibition exploring Pictorialist photography and performance at the turn of the twentieth century, on view at SBMA from October 4, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
“October 4, 2026 – January 31, 2027 At the turn of the twentieth century, the Pictorialists challenged the notion that photography was primarily documentary or commercial, instead promoting photographs as art. Stage Craft illuminates the critical role of performance behind their revolutionary claim.”
“Active Military & Military Families(with Military ID) | Free”
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Alternative Transportation Discount
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Children Free
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Veterans and Active Military Discount
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Free Community Days