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  • Located on Harbor Way on Santa Barbara’s harbor, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is devoted to preserving the maritime history of its local coast.
  • The museum uses its many artifacts, exhibits, and events to achieve this goal.
  • Exhibits include interesting features like cannons, paintings, interactive maps, seaplanes, and much more.
  • The museum also offers educational opportunities for children and adults, allowing them to learn about local maritime history.
  • For example, its “Tall Ship Education Program” has hands-on activities to teach children about things like problem solving and teamwork.
  • The museum can be rented for special occasions like weddings and parties.
  • Tours led by experienced docents are available and generally last about 45 minutes.

Location: 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, California, Phone: 805-962-8404

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