Museum News

Jessica Tade Named Deputy Director of Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce that Jessica Tade has been appointed as its Deputy Director, ...
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Martha Donelan, Santa Barbara Maritme Museum

Martha Donelan Named New Director of Development by Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara, CA. June 18, 2021 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to announce that Martha Donelan ...
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Celebrating the Santa Barbara Channel: World Champion Surfer & Event Honoree Shaun Tomson Leads Paddle Out for SBMM

Where: Leadbetter Beach, Santa BarbaraWhen: Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm For those who couldn’t make it to Leadbetter ...
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Flagship Society: Planned Giving Tip

Donor advised funds are gaining popularity as one of the most tax efficient ways to give to nonprofits.  These funds ...
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SBMM ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST PROGRAM—NOW IN ENGLISH & SPANISH! MARITIME ON THE MOVE

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Education Programs encourage curiosity through exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach with special emphasis ...
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Ernie Brooks Tribute

Ernest Brooks II, one of America’s true pioneering underwater photographers, and Historical Diving Society USA (HDS) Advisory Board members, passed ...
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Flagship Society: Planned Giving Tip

IRA Beneficiary– the easiest way to leave a legacy for the Museum Many people have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) ...
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MUSEUM STORE HAS SOME “SPECIAL” SHOPPING DAYS ON THE HORIZON

Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2020—12 noon-5pm Museum Store Sunday, November 29, 2020—12 noon-5pm & Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020 ...
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The Passing of Our Dear Friend & Long-Time SBMM Supporter Ernie Brooks

Dear SBMM Friends, It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of our dear friend and long-time ...
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ARTHUR BEAUMONT: Art of the Sea

Art Exhibit of Original Naval Paintings Traveling to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in December! Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, ...
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Interview with Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson: 93 – Letters from Marge

Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson before our film screening ...
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Sustainable Seafood Recipe Contest Winner: Megan Waldrep

Quick & Easy Lobster Salad You Can’t Mess Up By Megan Waldrep Ingredients Steamed lobster tails Romaine lettuce Mayo Worcestershire ...
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