Museum Events

Join our community of Santa Barbara enthusiasts for lively talks (with wine!), walks, concerts, and opportunities to connect with local history.

Watch past talks on TVSB or online HERE.

Talk: Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1926

Join author Betsy J. Green for a presentation on her latest publication, Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1926.

Wednesday, November 4
5:30 PM
Covarrubias Adobe
Tickets Available Here

Time-travel back to the 1926 New Year’s Eve party at the Carrillo Hotel and reminisce about the best stories of the year in Santa Barbara. Discover the untold stories of people, animals, cars, movies, radios, and numerous lawbreakers thumbing their noses at Prohibition!
Reservation required.

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1st Thursday - Exhibit Tour

Join us for a free guided tour

Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM
Free entry, no reservation needed

In celebration of our exhibition Finding Saint Barbara, enjoy a tour by guest curator and historian Neal Graffy as he explore the highlights in art, sculpture and photography.

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Join us after hours

Thursday, November 5
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Free entry

View our exhibitions after hours with wine and music, including Arte de los Mantones and Finding Saint Barbara, along with our permanent installations, The Story of Santa Barbara, and the Edward Borein Gallery of western art.

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Flamenco Íntimo

An intimate flamenco tablao in the historic Covarrubias Adobe

Sunday, November 15
Two Showtimes:
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe

Join us for an intimate concert in our Spanish-era adobe featuring artists Cristo Osorio, La Chimi, Timo Nuñez, Andrés Vadín, and Gerardo Morales.

The event begins with a short wine and cheese reception.  Tickets are very limited.
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara

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1st Thursday

Join us after hours

Thursday, December 3
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Free entry

View our exhibitions after hours with wine and music, including Finding Saint Barbara, along with our permanent installations, The Story of Santa Barbara, and the Edward Borein Gallery of western art.  Plus, shop our store for special offers on your holiday shopping.

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Member Appreciation Soirée

Join us as we toast our members and patrons and open our latest exhibition.

Friday, December 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cocktails, Canapés, Music & Merriment

RSVP HERE

For questions about your membership, recent support, or to become a member, contact:
membership@sbhistorical.org

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Zamboma Flamenca

Holiday + Flamenco

Saturday, December 12
Tickets on sale soon

A customary celebration that blends the festive spirit of Christmas with the passion of flamenco.  A tradition originally from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, this lively and unique evening will feature artists from California to Spain including:  María Bermúdez, Jose Cortes, Andres Vadin & Friends

Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara

Zambomba Flamenca at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum presented in collaboration with Flamenco Santa Barbara! December 14, 2025. Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara, California. Photo: ©2025 Isaac Hernández de Lipa / MercuryPress.com