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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. For a list of films currently being shown, click here.
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Marilyn
S. Tennity Surfing Exhibit
Get ready to catch a wave! Come experience the thrill of surfing
at the Marilyn S. Tennity Surfing Exhibit!
Visitors can walk under a 12-foot long, 9-foot high breaking wave
as they enter the exhibit and can watch "inside the wave"
footage filmed by George Greenough. The exhibit also includes
the camera and kneeboard George Greenough used to film "The Innermost
Limits of Pure Fun" and contest-winning surfboards used by local
surfing legends.
You can see how surfboards are made, what a wetsuit feels like,
and learn the surfing lingo that over the years has become part
of the English language.
The exhibit features footage of local surfers riding amazing
waves and the stories of many of Santa Barbara’s surf legends.
Visitors are able to choose which of the oral histories they
want to view through an interactive touch-screen presentation. This
series of oral histories features interviews with local surfing
legends Tom Curren and Kim Mearig, and master surfboard craftsmen
Renny Yater and Al Merrick. Other segments highlight the career
of filmmaker and surf innovator George Greenough and surfing pioneer
Gates Foss, the first person to surf Rincon. There is also a segment
on rising-star Bobby Martinez and interviews and footage of local
Groms (young surfers).
Visitors can climb up on a Dave Johnson custom designed surfboard,
and take a picture of themselves "hanging ten" in front
of a beautiful barrel wave photograph shot by David Pu'u, winner
of the 2003 Canon Image of the Year Award. Surfers can also leave
their thoughts on what surfing means to them, while reading the
words of some surfing legends.
You will want to visit again to see what's new with the changing exhibit panels. Surfs Up! Santa Barbara. |
Barry
and Jean Schuyler Environmental Exhibit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Survival
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
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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.
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