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Munger Theater

This state-of-the-art audio-visual facility in the shape of ship's hull is used to show films, and hold lectures, meetings, and special events. Intimate environment with a capacity of 100, the theater is equipped to show all formats of film and visual media. Exciting and informative films are shown throughout the day.


Barry and Jean Schuyler Environmental Exhibit

A vital examination of environmental issues related to the sea, and how they are being addressed. This flexible exhibit allows us highlight issues of contemporary significance, as research and environmental issues evolve over time. Through the use of photographs, graphics, and text, an interactive display touches upon major environmental concerns including recreation, resource extraction, shipping and urbanization. 
 

Edward and Helen Wilson Military Exhibit

An operating periscope is at the heart of this exhibit chronicling military, maritime-related maritime events, such as the 1908 visit of the Great White Fleet to Santa Barbara, 1923 wreck of several naval destroyers at Point Honda, 1933 visit of the U.S.S. Constitution, shelling of Ellwood Beach by a Japanese submarine in WWII, wartime Navy activities in the Naval Reserve Building (now the museum's home), and more. Exhibit to be displayed as a recreation of a submarine conning tower.

Mario M. Castagnola Commercial Fishing Exhibit

Santa Barbara's five major historic fishing industries are displayed from harpoon fishing to modern fisheries management. Fishing industry-related artifacts, local seaffod products and historic photographs are displayed. A memorial to local fishermen lost at sea will be added to the exhibit, along with 'A Day in the Life of a Commercial Fisherman' video and videotaped oral history interviews.

Sailing & Yachting Exhibit

Celebrities from Humphrey Bogart to Max Fleischmann have called this harbor home and are among the colorful characters included in this history of local boating, and the development of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, Sea Scouts, and Sea Shells. Photos, trophies, and yacht memorabilia are displayed. A future hands on exhibit will allow visitors to operate the sails and rudder of a model sailboat and learn about the physics of sailing.


Surfing Exhibit

'Surf's Up' in this engaging exhibit honoring the men and women from the Central Coast who contributed to the development and notoriety of the sport. Future plans include video clips of famous local surfers and surfboard shapers, as well as displays of vintage surfboards and other memorabilia in asetting that allows the visitor to get a taste of what surfing is really like.

Tamra DiCaprio Loughead F-1 Flying Boat Exhibit

This precision-built 1/12-scale model can actually fly! Brothers Malcolm and Allan Loughead built the F-1 amphibious seaplane in Santa Barbara for the U.S. Navy in World War I. Planned: A _ scale working model will be added - sporting an 18-foot wingspan. A kiosk will display artifacts, photos, information, and a video presentation.


Microsoft Navigation & Piloting Exhibit

A working radar display shows real-time image of the Santa Barbara Channel, depicting a 26-mile range out to the Channel Islands. Both modern and old-fashioned gadgetry for navigation and piloting will be used by visitors to practice nautical charting and other techniques - and to physically experience different navigational instrumentation and understand the improvements to piloting and navigation practices. A recreation of a modern pilothouse is planned, with all the current navigational technology that might be found on a vessel today.


Safety at Sea Exhibit

From historic lighthouses to state-of-the-art rescue and emergency equipment, learn about the brave professionals involved with boating safety, search and rescue, and aids to navigation, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol, Power Squadron, and more. The exhibit currently displays emergency safety equipment used at sea and will include photographs, maps, artifacts, charts, video, and more. Coming soon are interactive displays about safety practices, boating safety organizations, and the importance of accident prevention.

Elnora Danley Weather Kiosk

This interactive internet-based weather kiosk gives real-time information on current weather conditions in the Santa Barbara Channel, utilizing the internet, radio and live date feed.
   


UPSTAIRS 
Munger Theater

NOAA Shipwrecks Exhibit Microsoft Navigation & Piloting Exhibit
Barry and Jean Schuyler Environmental Exhibit Sailing & Yachting Exhibit Safety at Sea Exhibit
Compaq/Microsoft Sport Fishing Exhibit Signal Flags Exhibit Elnora Danley Weather Kiosk
Edward and Helen Wilson Military Exhibit Surfing Exhibit  
Mario M. Castagnola Commercial Fishing Exhibit Tamra DiCaprio Loughead F-1 Flying Boat Exhibit  




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