Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Santa Barbara · Waterfront · Aquarium, Science
Small marine science center on Stearns Wharf with touch tanks, run by the Museum of Natural History.
Good to know: Opens at noon on Sun, Nov 8, 2026.
Free days
Occasional free days (2026: Underwater Parks Day Jan 17, World Oceans Day Jun 6). Not part of SoCal Free-For-All.
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid: Adult $17; Senior/Teen $15; Child 2–12 $13; under 2 free; SNAP $5
✓ Verified on sbnature.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Free days & hours
Occasional free days (2026: Underwater Parks Day Jan 17, World Oceans Day Jun 6). Not part of SoCal Free-For-All.
✓ Verified on sbnature.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Reservations
Pre-purchased tickets not required
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- Hours
Daily 10am–5pm
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- Closed
Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25, Jan 1; Fiesta Parade day; closes 3pm July 4; opens at noon Sun Nov 8, 2026
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- Parking
Stearns Wharf parking (busy on events); details on Locations & Parking page
Listed · sbnature.org · confirm before you go
- Kids
Touch-tank style interactive marine exhibits; family pricing
✓ Verified on sbnature.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
✓ Verified on sbnature.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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