De la Guerra Family
Spanish native Don José de la Guerra y Noriega (1779-1858) was the founding patriarch of the family in this country. … READ MORE
Only The Oaks Remain
Opening Event: February 1, 2018 5:30 pm On View February 1 – May 27, 2018 Only the Oaks Remain: The … READ MORE
1925 Earthquake
Boom! At dawn on June 29, 1925, our city shook with a 6.3 earthquake leaving much of downtown destroyed or … READ MORE
Guiding Lights: Teachers at the Santa Barbara School of the Arts 1920-1938
Highlighting works by artists, such as Carl Oscar Borg, Colin Campbell Cooper, John Marshall Gamble, and Fernand Lungren, who taught … READ MORE
Missions of Will Sparks
The popular exhibition revealed an interesting history of the missions, drastically different from the preserved churches, protected landmarks and museums … READ MORE
La Fiesta del Museo
Our Museum supporters gathered under the July moon to celebrate Old Spanish Days at our annual La Fiesta del Museo … READ MORE
SBHM Store Weekly Pick
“Since the 1500’s drinking coffee has been used as a means to bring people together. It’s a ritual that begs … READ MORE
History of Oak Park
Santa Barbara’s Children Donated Nickels and Dimes to Buy It In a sense, Oak Park, located along Alamar Avenue between … READ MORE