Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Wedding venue in Santa Barbara, California




About Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Located in the Waterfront Center at Santa Barbara Harbor, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents exhibits and educational programs about the Santa Barbara Channel’s maritime history, marine life, shipwrecks, and deep-sea diving. The museum offers its main floor and mezzanine, Munger Theater, fourth-floor Crow’s Nest, and Upper Patio for private and social events. The rental spaces include indoor rooms and an outdoor patio, with capacities and rental terms that vary by space.
The facts
- Guests
- 12–250 guests
- Price
- $500–$6,000
- Pricing note
- The 2026 rental schedule lists venue rental rates from $500 for the Munger Theater to $6,000 for a four-hour museum rental. The Upper Patio and Crow’s Nest are each listed at $1,000 for a four-hour block; time windows and terms vary by space.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
- Website: sbmm.org
- Phone: (805) 962-8404
- Address: 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190
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