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

Sea Center
Exhibitions and Interactives

Discover the wonders of ocean life at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this regional aquarium offers you close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara Channel.

We have made several changes to our cleaning and guest services protocols to keep everyone as safe as possible. Masks are required for anyone 3 years or older and must cover your nose and mouth at all times while inside the Sea Center or waiting in line to enter. We have implemented a one-way flow of movement, with a limited number of groups allowed inside at a time. Please keep a six foot distance between you and anyone not in your household.

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

We encourage you to purchase your ticket online as a contact-free transaction, but tickets may also be purchased in person at the Sea Center. Whichever method you use to purchase a ticket, you may need to wait in line to enter the Sea Center. Last entry is at 4:15 PM.