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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190, at the Santa Babara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 962-8404 ext.115
Ranked #15 of 76 attractions in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Military Museums
Owner description: Located on the water's edge of the Santa Barbara Harbor, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum contains exciting & educational exhibits set inside of...... more » Owner description: Located on the water's edge of the Santa Barbara Harbor, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum contains exciting & educational exhibits set inside of nearly 8,000 square feet of Museum space.The Maritime Museum also offers a wide range of educational programs including docent tours, and Tall Ship tours. Admission also includes a series of films shown daily in our large screen, high-definition Munger Theater. Fun for the whole family! « less
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Interesting museum, small, but the docent was helpful and made the exhibits come to life! Worth a is it if you have not been to many maritime museums. More

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Ventura, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We spent the entire afternoon taking in practically everything in the museum. So many displays and so much wonderful, rich history there! More

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Chico, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Looked good but too expensive for the short time it was to be open. Wnated to see more. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Wonderful history of Santa Barbara. I nver realized how precarious it is to live here. More

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Palm Desert,Ca
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Go to the visitors center to get two for one tickets. The movie they show is long but very well done. More

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Ventura, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

A trip back in time...sea faring experience that all will enjoy, right at the Santa Barbara harbour More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The people who present this museum really have gone above and beyond with this museum. It represents the true history of Santa Barbara. Worth seeing over and over. More

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Van Nuys Ca
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Very nice quaint museum. You will see interesting exhibits presented in a very nice setting. More

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California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Nice enough for all in the family. Great before or after dinner. More

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Carpinteria, California
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

My hubby & I have lived in the Santa Barbara area for almost 14 years now and we finally made our first visit to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. What a treasure it is! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is a lot larger than I originally thought it would be inside. I love the two story layout and design of... More

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