Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History

It was really nice to experience the butterfly exhibit. The day I was there they had closed several exhibits for private groups and the other exhibits wouldn't let us in because they were closing in half a hour. So we missed out on several. They close at 5pm, so you should arrive at 3pm at the latest if you want to see everything.

It doesn’t look like a big one from outside but has a wealth of knowledge and interesting exhibits inside! You have good parking on premises. Just carry a water bottle. Planetarium show was interesting. It was so good to hear about the rescue operations of some birds here. Learnt some good facts about native culture and history. Kids were excited to see the interesting prehistoric forest. We can learn a little about archeology, astronomy, geography, paleontology, marine biology, gemology and zoology and what not all in one place. Highly recommend it if you have young kids or encyclopedia fans.

So cute. Well done, all the little rooms. Crystals are pretty. People are welcoming. The Dinosaur garden was very cool. Architecture was gorgeous. Sea creatures are were creepy real. The giant eagle skeleton was amazing!

Loved the museum! It is not crowded and discovering different areas everywhere was part of the fun. You will enjoy learning about nature, the planet, dinosaurs, metals, birds, mammals, and will also have a chance to explore the back of the museum where you can find real animals. It was fun; it was interactive in some parts. Don't miss the infrared light tattoo fun and the chance to see how metals react to light. The people there are so eager to show you more as you explore the museum. Fun!

So fun for the whole family! We did the museum in the afternoon and the Star Party after dark and had a fabulous day. The creek in the back was a favorite as well as the birds.