TALL SHIP CALIFORNIAN

Sunday, June 21: 1-3 pm

 

With a warm weekend ahead, we suggest spending your days SEASIDE. SBMM will be hosting another exciting installment of our Seaside Saturdays Parent/Child Workshops. The PIRATE-themed program this weekend will better prepare landlubbers and experienced swashbucklers alike to raid the visiting TALL SHIP Sunday during dockside tours!

SBMM is thrilled to welcome California's Official Tall Ship, the Californian back to Santa Barbara Harbor! Arriving on June 20th with cannons blazing, the Californian will be open for dockside tours on JUNE 21st from 1-3 pm. At 3 pm, Dr. Ray Ashley, Maritime Museum of San Diego President, will be giving a presentation on San Salvador: Cabrillo's Flagship. This special opportunity is presented FREE for SBMM Members and FREE with SBMM admission.

SAN SALVADOR: Cabrillo's Flagship (SPECIAL PRESENTATION)

Sunday, June 21: 3-4 pm 

By Dr. Ray Ashley, Maritime Museum of San Diego President
 
Dr. Ray Ashley, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will present on San Salvador, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's flagship. MMSD will commence construction on a replica of this historic vessel in early 2010. Dr. Ashley will share new insights into the vessel's design and construction, as well as Cabrillo's 1542 exploration of Alta California. With this expedition, Cabrillo was the first European to explore Alta California, for which he is remembered and honored for throughout the state. 
 
Free for SBMM Members. Free with SBMM admission.
For more information, call (805) 962-8404 ext. 115.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Seaside Saturdays

1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month
June 20, July 4 & 18, August 1 & 15
10:30 am-12 pm

Join us for a parent/child workshop, which features activities ranging from crafts and storytelling, interactive games and more! Each session highlights specific maritime topics. From pirates to mythical sea creatures, SEASIDE SATURDAYS engages young explorers in ocean discovery! Activities are designed for children ages 4-8.

JUNE 20:  Shiver Me Timbers: An Old Time Pirate Adventure
JULY 4: The Cycle of Life: Ocean Animal Food Chains
JULY 18: Keeping the Boat Afloat: The Science of Seafaring
AUGUST 1: Mythical Sea Creatures: Monsters and Magical Mermaids
AUGUST 15: Life’s at the Beach: A Luau Celebration

RATES: $10 SBMM Members | $15 Non-Members | $5 Each Additional Sibling

• Rates include Museum Admission

• EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTS: Register at least 1 week before each event for $2 off per child | Sign up for all 6 session by May 30th for a full-series discount of $15 per child

 

Kids’ Night Out: Leave your Parents at Home!

LAST Friday of each month
June 26, July 31 & August 29
5:30-8:30 pm

Explore the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in a whole new light… after dark! In a safe and engaging environment, kids (ages 6-12) will have the chance to discover, create and learn with hands-on activities, crafts, a movie and more. Dinner (pizza, fruit and juice) is included in this exciting night out!

JUNE 26:  Pirates, Ahoy: Swashbuckling Tales!
JULY 31:  COWABUNGA: Beach Party!
AUGUST 29:  Under the Sea: Wild about Sharks!

RATES: $20 SBMM Members | $25 Non-Members | $10 Each Additional Sibling

• EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTS: Register at least 1 week before each event for $3 off per child | Sign up for all 3 session by June 12th for a full-series discount of $15 per child

 

Space is limited for both programs. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. For information or to register, contact Alyssa Morris at (805) 962-8404 ext.109 or amorris@sbmm.org.

To find out what else is happening at SBMM, visit our Calendar of Events!

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum located at the Santa Barbara Harbor. The museum's structure was formerly known as the Old Naval Reserve Center and was built by the Federal Government's Works Project Administration (WPA) program during the late 1930s through early 1940s. In 1942 the City of Santa Barbara sold the Naval Reserve Center for $1 to the Federal Government to support the war effort. The facility was then used as a U.S. Navy training facility from 1942 until 1995 when the U.S. Navy moved out of the building. Construction began on the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum after it was sold back to the City of Santa Barbara in 1999.

The Museum opened its doors to the public on July 29, 2000 and today the Maritime Museum continues to grow, adding new permanent exhibits while offering a wide variety of traveling exhibitions set inside of nearly 8,000 square feet of Museum space. The Maritime Museum also offers a wide range of educational programs including docent tours, summer camps and overnight Tall Ship stays. Admission also includes a series of films shown daily in our large screen, high-definition Munger Theater.

The Museum is open every day (except Wednesdays and major holidays) from 10am-6pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day), otherwise it's 10am-5pm. Lecture information, and details relating to programs, events, theater showings, and facility rental guidelines are all available upon request by calling our administrative offices at (805) 962-8404 or by email at museum@sbmm.org

Admission Prices:
Adults...$7.00
Military Active Duty...$4
Military Active Duty in Uniform...Free
Seniors (62 yrs.+)...$4.00
Students (with ID)...$4.00
Youth (6-17 yrs.)...$4.00*
Children (1-5 yrs.)...$2.00*
Infants (1 yr. or less)...Free
MEMBERS ALWAYS FREE!

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.

Community Day
The 3rd Thursday of every month is FREE TO THE PUBLIC!