Santa Barbara Museum of Art
© Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Review & FAQ:

  • Located on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was founded in 1941 and today houses a collection of over 27,000 works of American, Asian, and European art.
  • Originally the Santa Barbara Post Office, the building was renovated and now contains 60,000 square feet for art exhibits as well as an auditorium, a library, a museum store, and a cafe.
  • The museum focuses on education with its 40 programs and presents lectures, performances, and seminars, and is one of the top Santa Barbara attractions.
  • The Ridley-Tree Education Center is also located in the 11,500 square foot McCormick House.
  • Tours are available.

Location: 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, Phone: 805-963-4364

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐