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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 at tickets.sbma.net.
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.
In accordance with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and California’s Department of Public Health, both fully vaccinated* and unvaccinated visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art galleries 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.
For visitors attending events in the Mary Craig Auditorium, proof of vaccination is not required, and face covering/masks are recommended, but not required.
Please note, some events may have stricter COVID policies in place as requested by the performer(s). In these scenarios, visitors may be required to wear a face covering/mask** and must show proof of being fully vaccinated, along with an official photo ID, OR, in some cases, supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event) upon entering the venue.
Please check the SBMA website (https://www.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.
Tuesday – Sunday | 11 am – 5 pm |
Thursdays | 11 am – 8 pm |
Free Thursday Evenings | 5 – 8 pm |
Closed Monday | |
Closed at 2 pm: New Year's Eve Closed Holidays: Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), Election Day (11/08) Veteran's Day (11/11), Thanksgiving Day (11/24), Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25), and New Year’s Day (1/1). |
Type | General Admission |
SBMA Members | Free |
Non-Member: Adult | $10.00 |
Non-Member: Senior (Age 65+) |
$6.00 |
Non-Member: Child (Ages 6 – 17 years) |
$6.00 |
Non-Member: Child (Under 6 years) |
Free |
Active Military & Military Families (with Military ID) |
Free |
SB County Students* and Teachers* (with card and ID) |
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 and Santa Barbara County teachers (K – 12th grade) with current ID receive free General Admission. 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. |
Tuesday – Saturday | 10:30 am – 6 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am – 8 pm |
Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm |
Closed Monday & Holidays |