Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara · Mission Canyon · Natural history
Natural history museum in Mission Canyon, with a blue whale skeleton, a planetarium and seasonal live butterflies.
Good to know: Closed Sat, Nov 7, 2026 for the Fall Tasting Festival.
Free days
Occasional free days only, e.g., SoCal Museums Free-For-All (Feb 22, 2026). No recurring monthly free day.
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid: Adult 18–64 $20; Senior/Teen $17; Child 2–12 $15; under 2 free; SNAP $5 (Butterflies Alive! +$3 seasonal)
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- Free days & hours
Occasional free days only, e.g., SoCal Museums Free-For-All (Feb 22, 2026). No recurring monthly free day.
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- Reservations
Pre-purchased tickets not required
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- Hours
Daily 10am–5pm
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- Closed
Nov 7, 2026 (festival), Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25, Jan 1
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- Parking
Locations & Parking page not captured
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Kids
Child pricing 2–12; under 2 free
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- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Map location from OpenStreetMap.
Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.
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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.