The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has reopened. The Sea Center at Stearns Wharf remains closed for renovations. In the Sea Center photo taken last year, volunteer Becca Buck, left, educates a family about sea life.
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopened Wednesday.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Mondays.
The museum was closed temporarily to protect the health of staff and guests during the COVID-19 surge, but staff are now confident they can offer services safely, according to a news release.
For those who can’t visit in person, the museum is planning on offering online learning opportunities in the spring.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is at 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara.
The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is closed renovations.
For more information, go to sbnature.org.
— Forrest McFarland
