Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, California 93105 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

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“The oldest museum in Santa Barbara”

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is the oldest museum in Santa Barbara, California, founded in 1916. The museum is located in Mission Canyon, immediately behind the Santa Barbara Mission.

Reviewed by
Kaitlyn Y.

December 17, 2023

I loved all the exhibits. They have a really cool library. They also have dinosaur animatronics. Amazing for kids all ages. It is awesome when the butterflies come, because they have a huge area... Read more

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Kislev A.

April 23, 2023

Small but packs a full-sized punch. This Natural History Museum has everything you expect from a Natural History Museum... and then some. Full-sized large animal skeleton? Check. Blue whale right... Read more

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Joanna R.

September 04, 2023

Grounds look beautiful and there is ample shaded parking. We drive 90 mins with our two elementary aged kids as we had the winning bid on 4 tickets at a charity auction less than a year ago.... Read more

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