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Santa Barbara, California

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A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden

Santa Barbara, California

Botanical Garden

A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

Santa Barbara, California

Park

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Cachuma Lake Nature Center

Santa Barbara, California

Anthropology, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

Cachuma Lake Nature Center in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Carriage & Western Art Museum Of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

Art

Museum seeks to preserve and restore transportation methods of yesteryear. The collection includes over 80 carriages and wagons. Western saddles, tack and Western art are also displayed.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Santa Barbara, California

Park

El Presidio is a living history site which interprets the Spanish colonial period; interpretations of the Mexican, Japanese, Chinese Presidio neighborhood and Native American heritage of Santa Barbara will soon be complete.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara, California

Children's, Culture, Natural History, Science, Specialized

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a 21st century museum dedicated to igniting learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara's redeveloped tourist area at 125 State Street, it will be the county's first LEED-certified museum serving children of all ages as well as"lifelong learners." The museum's interactive exhibits, designed by award-winning museum planning firm Gyroscope, Inc. align with the national agenda to boost student achievement in math and science.

Old Spanish Days Carriage Museum

Santa Barbara, California

History

Old Spanish Days Carriage Museum in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Presidio Chapel

Santa Barbara, California

Historic House

Presidio Chapel in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara, California

Botanical Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Mission Museum

Santa Barbara, California

Historic House

The Mission Museum encompasses the art, artifacts, buildings and grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission Landmark. The Museum is involved in the care, display and interpretation of collection and operates educational programs.

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Santa Barbara, California

Natural History

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens

Santa Barbara, California

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library

Santa Barbara, California

Art, Library, Specialized

3,000 of the collection's historical and contemporary dolls and teddy bears are on display at the current time. Many of the items are limited editions or one-of-a-kind creations by some of the world's leading doll and teddy bear artists. Visitors love the way the items are displayed in large glass-fronted cases, as well as the beautiful murals in the tea area where customers can enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee. In the future we hope to add changing displays and eventually to sponsor programs by doll and teddy bear artists. The Director also hopes to publish a series of books covering the holdings of the Library.

Canedo Adobe

Santa Barbara, California

Historic House

Canedo Adobe in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

County Court House

Santa Barbara, California

Historic House

County Court House in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Lotusland Foundation

Santa Barbara, California

Botanical Garden, Nature Centers, Science

Tours of Lotusland are offered at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Wednesday through Saturday between mid-February and mid-November. Knowledgeable volunteer docents interpret the garden and its history on the two-hour walking tours, designed for visitors age ten and older. Family Tours are available for groups with children under age 10. Family Tours are separate from regular adult tours and are child and parent friendly.

Nature Conservancy

Santa Barbara, California

Nature Centers

Nature Conservancy in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Padre's Quarters

Santa Barbara, California

Art

Padre's Quarters in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Reagan Ranch Center

Santa Barbara, California

History, Historic House

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara, California

History

Santa Barbara Historical Museum in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

Santa Barbara, California

Art

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

Santa Barbara, California

Botanical Garden

Santa Barbara Orchid Estate in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Sea Center

Santa Barbara, California

Science

Sea Center in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

University Art Museum, UCSB

Santa Barbara, California

Art

University Art Museum, UCSB in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

March 10 - March 13, 2026

California Association of Museums 2026 Annual Conference

California Association of Museums

Omni Hotel

Los Angeles, California

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2026 conference, set to take place from March 10–13, 2026 in Los Angeles. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community at CAM 2026: Reframing

Reframing encapsulates the tangible nature of museum work–what we restore, revive, and rebuild–and the intangible nature of museum work–where we reflect, interpret, educate, and shift perspectives. On a larger scale, Reframing gives us the power to redefine who we are, why we’re important, and how we connect with and show up for our community. Reframing is resistance and resilience.

We look forward to reuniting with the California museum community in Los Angeles, March 10–13, 2026 at the Omni Hotel. Stay tuned for more annual conference developments.

April 29 - May 2, 2026

Oregon Museum Association 2026 Conference

Oregon Museums Association

Woodburn, Oregon

OMA will join forces with Oregon Heritage for a spring conference in Woodburn

Save the Date: 2026 Conference

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February 16 - February 18, 2026

Small Museum Association 42nd Annual Conference 2026

Small Museum Association

The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

42nd Annual Conference: Climate Chang

Explore how museums are dealing with the challenges of climate change, from more extreme weather events to changing community needs. Join other small museum professionals and volunteers in discussing the key role small museums can play in educating, engaging, and supporting their communities in the face of changing physical and social climates

About the Conferenc

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues. We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers.

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