Top rated Museums in Santa Barbara

Experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 11 places from Museum category.

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation image
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Museum
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Museum
Museum preserving the maritime history of the local coast through exhibits, artifacts & events.
4.70 (394 reviews)
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum
History museum
Over 80,000 artifacts & objects tell a detailed story of the history of the city of Santa Barbara.
4.70 (237 reviews)
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Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum
Museum
Nonprofit museum since 1972 displaying historic horse-drawn vehicles, saddles & Western memorabilia.
4.70 (129 reviews)
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The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's Foundation
Non-profit organization
😠 Great experience. I finally learned why we have the worst healthcare, public education, housing, and infant mortality in the developed world! Thanks Reagan!
4.70 (43 reviews)
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Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786
Mission
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop.
4.60 (4.2K reviews)
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Aquarium
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens.
4.50 (812 reviews)
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Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
Art museum
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics.
4.50 (501 reviews)
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park image
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El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
State park
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.
4.50 (378 reviews)
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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Art museum
Revered pick for artistic performances & free-to-enter exhibit space for contemporary art showings.
4.40 (58 reviews)
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