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Museum Admission

Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Museum and Grounds

Our indoor and outdoor exhibits are open to a limited number of guests who reserve online in advance.

Butterflies Alive! is open May 29-September 6.

Although face mask guidelines are quickly changing, face masks are still required for anyone three years or older and must cover your nose and mouth at all times while on Museum property indoors and outdoors. Please maintain at least a six foot distance between you and anyone not in your household. Tickets are available only a few weeks at a time, as we ride this Covid wave and test our capacity. Tickets for additional weeks are added on Mondays.

Tickets are non-refundable. One date change is permitted when requested 24 hours prior to the day of your visit.

Please maintain at least a six foot distance between you and anyone not in your household.

For more information on what to expect during your visit, click here.

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