Plan Your Trip

Welcome to SBMA!

Advance ticketing reservations are highly recommended and guarantee your entry time. Reservations are available (for purchase) on site at the Visitors Services desk or online.

Please note, the Museum’s passenger elevator is temporarily out of order. Visitors are encouraged to use the State Street entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

For the continued health and safety of all guests and employees, we are not accepting cash transactions. Major credit, debit, and mobile payments are accepted

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot to avoid crowding. The suggested visit time is 60 minutes. Your ticket will be required for entrance (printed or on smartphone).

If you are no longer able to visit during your selected time slot, please contact tickets@sbma.net to cancel your reservation so that a space may be opened up for another visitor.

• No backpacks (including backpack purses), luggage, or oversized bags are permitted in the galleries. Lockers are available near the Visitor Services desks.
• No food or drink of any kind (including water) are permitted in the galleries.
• Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted in the Museum. Please visit sbma.net/visit/accessibility for information about the Museum's Service Animal Policy.

Face Covering and Vaccination Policy

In accordance with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and California’s Department of Public Health, visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art galleries, Mary Craig Auditorium, and Museum Store are not required to wear a face covering during their visit. Although masks are not required, visitors have the option to wear a mask in the building if they so choose.

Please check the SBMA website sbma.net/events for additional information. By reserving/purchasing an admission ticket or entering the Santa Barbara Museum of Art premises, you are agreeing to follow this policy.

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Museum Store

The Museum Store remains open with limited capacity and social distancing

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Accessibility

Please be aware our passenger elevator is temporarily out of order. Visitors are encouraged to use the State Street entrance, our accessible route is on the north side of our building on Anapamu Street. We apologize for any inconvenience.