Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Classic Santa Barbara in the heart of downtown
Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections to Santa Barbara history.
Founded in 1932, the museum is located in Santa Barbara's historic El Pueblo Viejo district. Through exhibitions, education, research, and publication, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum interprets over 500 years of history with collections from the Chumash, Mexican, Spanish, and American periods.
Entrance to the Museum is currently free to the public. The museum is a popular location for weddings and events, the venue is quintessential Santa Barbara style.
ADDRESS
136 E De La Guerra St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 966-1601
HOURS
Check our website for up to date hours
What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
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- Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation123 E Canon Perdido St (632 feet NW)
- Alhecama Theatre215A E Canon Perdido Street (670 feet NW)
- Lobero Theatre33 E Canon Perdido St (683 feet W)
Wine & Dine
- Three Pickles126 E. Canon Perdido Street (419 feet NW)
- Frequency Wine804 Anacapa St (464 feet SW)
- Rudy's138 E. Canon Perdido Street (475 feet NW)
- Intermezzo813 Anacapa Street (524 feet SW)
Retail Directory
- The Eddy137 E De La Guerra St (155 feet W)
- Jake & Jones136 E. Canon Perdido St. (438 feet NW)
- Architectural Antique & Salvage Co.726 Anacapa St (594 feet S)
- Elizabeth Vallino Interiors726 Anacapa St (594 feet S)
Stay & Play
- Santa Barbara BCycle218 E Cota St (0.2 miles SE)
- The House of Clues601 State St (0.3 miles S)
- Drift Hotel524 State St (0.3 miles SE)
- Santa Barbara Travel Bureau1028 State St (0.3 miles W)