Celebrate 5,000 years of human history and creativity on a visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Get-go opened in 1941, the Museum is located in the heart of downtown in a stately building that was once the Santa Barbara Mail service Office. SBMA's renowned 27,000-piece permanent drove spans both the centuries and the globe, with works ranging from classical antiquities to modern installations. Explore a fascinating array of 19th-century French, British and American art; 20th-century and contemporary European, North American and Latin American art; Asian art; sculptures; photography; and works on paper.

Whether you want to enjoy a contemplative, socially-distanced stroll through the galleries or participate in a selection of virtual offerings and educational alternatives, SBMA provides visitors with many means to connect more than securely with the artwork. The Museum continually offers a robust calendar of virtual events, tours and classes via Zoom, educational programs, lectures and free resource for adults, families and kids. Acquire more nearly virtual offerings here .

Hours, Admissions and Tours

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is open up Tuesday through Dominicus, 11 a.k. – 5 p.m, and Thursdays from eleven a.1000. to 8 p.m. SBMA offers early on admission from 9 a.m. – 11 a.g. for seniors and at-risk individuals. The Museum is closed on Mondays, the 4th of July, Veteran'due south Solar day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Twelvemonth'southward Solar day. On Christmas Eve and New year's Eve, the galleries and store close at 3 p.m.

Admission for non-members is $ten for adults and $6 for kids under six and seniors 65+. Enjoy free on Thursday evenings from 5 p.k. to 8 p.one thousand. Advance ticketing reservations are highly recommended and guarantee your entry time.

Tips for Your Visit

If y'all'll exist attention the Museum with children, drop by the Visitors Services Desks to choice up a free Family Guide, which includes games, activities and information to help parents and children explore the galleries together.

SBMA has recently been undergoing renovations to update and improve its facilities, so be sure to check the Museum website before your visit for upward-to-appointment data on possible closures of the galleries and/or cafe, entrance changes and detours.

To take domicile a memento of your visit, stop by the Museum Store located on the lower level. The store features a variety of items unique to SBMA'due south permanent and special exhibitions, as well as art books, jewelry, décor, toys and more than. Or buy items at domicile via the Museum'south online store here .

Download SBMA's free smartphone app to inform and enhance your Museum experience. The app includes interactive audio and video content and also provides the latest information on current and future events, products and travel opportunities.

Health & Safe Standards

The Museum is following precautionary guidelines every bit recommended by the CDC and County of Santa Barbara to ensure the prophylactic of visitors and staff. The post-obit outlines the procedures, policies, operations, and how you lot can help make the Museum a positive feel for all.

  • Please practise non visit if yous have a cough or fever.

  • Bring your online reservation confirmation with you (either printed or on your smartphone) to show upon inflow at the Visitor Services desk-bound.

  • Museum omnipresence volition be express to a maximum capacity of 50 visitors at one time.

  • Masks are required for all visitors 2 years and older at all times and in all areas of the Museum, including lobby, galleries, stairs, elevator, Museum Store, and restrooms. Masks must exist worn covering nose and mouth.

  • Additional signage has been placed throughout the Museum informing of social distancing rules, wayfinding, and additional guidelines. Please follow all directions to help usa ensure the Museum is as safe every bit possible for everyone.

  • Visitors volition take cocky-directed admission to the galleries but will follow a one-way flow of movement through the Ridley-Tree Gallery.

  • Elevator usage will exist limited to three visitors at one time.

  • Maintain a distance of vi anxiety or more from other visitors, unless in same visiting political party.

  • Please exercise non bring backpacks or large bags. The utilize of company lockers is unavailable at this time.

  • All docent-led tours have been suspended.

  • Hand sanitization stations will exist bachelor.

  • Increased hourly sanitization is scheduled for all public areas and surfaces.

  • All drinking fountains accept been turned off equally an additional health protection.

  • Please remember to wash your hands ofttimes.

Hours of Operation

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11AM - 5PM

Wednesday 11AM - 5PM

Th 11AM - 8PM

Friday 11AM - 5PM

Saturday 11AM - 5PM

Sunday 11AM - 5PM

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Special Events

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Through Vincent'southward Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources

Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Art

This exhibition seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the near love artists in the world. Presenting 20 works of…

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Student Reflections on Climate Change

Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Students create art inspired past contemporary artists in the Museum's permanent collection whose works accost themes related to…