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This 'living' exhibit proudly displays a 23-foot hand-made wooden tomol, the canoes built to cross the Santa Barbara Channel to the Channel Islands -- and still used today. Ancient and moder
Thrill to shipwreck stories and discover the underwater archaeology used to locate, monitor, and preserve local underwater cultural resource. The Cuba, Winfield Scott and Honda disaster are displayed
Lonely and remote, Santa Barbara's Spanish (1769-1821) and Mexican (1822-1846) settlements were highly dependent on goods delivered by supply ships. The exhibit includes objects that were brought
Hardhat diving has been part of local history since the late 1800s when abalone became a sought-after delicacy. Commercial diving is an integral part of the sea urchin fisheries as well as in the cons
'Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes' paints a rarely seen and mesmerizing portrait of our Solar System with incredible aesthetic and scientific appeal. Award-winning filmmaker, journali
In this exhibit, children learn about our maritime heritage and the sea in a fun and creative way. On hand are a wide variety of art materials, colorful soft toys and furniture representing sea animal
The story of the hide and tallow trade and of 1830s California was vividly told in Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s 'Two Years Before the Mast.' This exhibit features a first edition copy of th
Visitors 'catch the big one' at the fishing simulator as part of this interactive exhibit celebrating the abundant fisheries along the Central Coast. Also included are antique and modern gam
The Central Coast offshore oil industry is chronicled, including an intricate model oil platform display just like those found in the Santa Barbara Channel. Future plans include a working model of see
The story of California shore whaling from 1854 to 1971 (when the last whaling station closed at Richmond) features whaling implements, photographs, a diorama of the shore whaling camp at Goleta Beach
From prehistoric times to the early twentieth century, otter and seal hunting has been a commercial link between California and the outside world. Three flip-up touch panels allow visitors to compare
This unique exhibit describe the histories of six of the eight Channel Islands: San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, and Anacapa. A rich variety of artifacts, photographs, a
This history of the local waterfront includes the building of Stearn's Wharf, Santa Barbara breakwater and more. A historical timeline of Santa Barbara's waterfront and harbor area is comple
Nautical charts through time are displayed in a lively and engaging exhibit.
Fascinating collection of intricate radio-controlled model boats were made by Dwight Brooks. The models are of true-life vessels, including a luxury yacht, Norwegian fishing trawler, naval patrol boat
!Camouflage' sharpens the observation skills to find the clever critters that deceive to survive. It explores the secrets of background matching, disruptive coloration and mimicry.
This is the museum's permanent installation exhibit.
Pacific Northwest cultures are famous for spectacular masks, ceremonial regalia, and fine carvings in wood and stone. Many of these objects, most collected by Max Fleischmann, will be shown in Fleisch
Discover adventurers who plied the waters of the Central Coast, beginning with Juan Cabrillo in 1542 and ending with Vancouver in 1793. The exhibit features push-button interactives detailing the expl
The Passport to Santa Barbara County at CAF let's children accompanied by an adult experience art from around the world.
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