Plan Your Trip

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.

The Museum Store is currently closed. It will reopen and move to the State Street entrance in spring 2025. Shop the online store any time at sbmastore.net.

photo of the exterior of the front of the Museum at dusk

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 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.

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday	11 am – 5 pm
1st Thursdays	11 am – 8 pm
Closed Monday
Closed Holidays: Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), Veterans Day (11/11), Thanksgiving Day (11/28), Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25), New Years Eve (12/31 - Closed at 3pm), and New Year’s Day (1/1)

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is currently offering free admission to those impacted by the fires in Los Angeles in hopes they find solace and peace in the art that surrounds us.

Admission

SBMA Members	Free
Non-Member: Adult	$15
Non-Member: Senior (Age 65+)	$10
Non-Member: Child (Ages 6-17 years)	$6
Non-Member: Child (Under 6 years)	Free
Active Military & Military Families (with Military ID)	Free
*SB County Students and Teachers**	Free
1st Thursday (5 – 8 pm)	Free
2nd Sunday for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo)	Free
Museums for All CalFresh/SNAP Participants* (with card and ID)*	Free
Bank of America Museums on Us** (with card and ID)*	Free
Santa Barbara County students (K – college) with current ID/proof of local residency free Santa Barbara County teachers (K – 12th grade) with current ID free. For student groups of 5 or more, please contact Education Programs at* 805.884.6441 or email education@sbma.net Museums for All – Individuals and families presenting a CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID receive free admission for up to a group of four. *Bank of America Museums on Us – Visitors who present an active Bank of America(r), Merrill(r) (formerly Merrill Lynch(r)) or Bank of America Private Bank(r) (formerly U.S. Trust(r)) branded debit or credit card - physical or electronic/digital card - and a valid photo ID shall receive one free general admission to the Museum on the first full weekend of each month (Saturday and Sunday). Additional guests must purchase tickets separately.

Purchase Admission

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.

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.

Museum Store

The Museum Store is currently closed. It will reopen and move to the State Street entrance in spring 2025. Shop the online store any time at sbmastore.net.