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Santa Barbara Historical Museum

History museum

4.7(261 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 12 PM Wed
Santa Barbara Historical Museum

About

Educational museum of city history. Over 80,000 artifacts & objects tell a detailed story of the history of the city of Santa Barbara.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Santa Barbara Historical Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    136 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    Phone
    (805) 966-1601
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:12–5 PM
    Thursday:12–7 PM
    Friday:12–5 PM
    Saturday:12–5 PM
    Sunday:12–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Nearby

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