Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit

SBMNH Museum Free Day

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Event

Solar telescopes and space rocks for Museum Free Day at SBMNH, by Palmer Observatory

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pacific

Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Club meetings are generally on the first Friday of each month at 7 PM in Farrand Hall at SBMNH. We hold a Public Star Party at SBMNH on the second Saturday of every month, by Palmer Observatory.
2559 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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