Bigger collections than I was expecting and I think i only saw half of the rooms in 90 min. Found free Sunday street parking within three blocks.
February 2023
On the way up the California coast, not only is the Pacific lovely, but there are towns along the way that are worthwhile. Santa Barbara is a chic town with a lovely regional museum which tries hard to give us a taste of their collection.
December 2022
Had a terrible interview Oct/Nov 2022 with Museum Store manager Amy for a no-brainer job. Poor interview skills, intrusive, arrogant, dismissive. Should be better now that complaint was sent to Director.
Recommended as Best Shopping Because: The museum store has unique gifts for art enthusiasts of all ages - from toys to books to sculptures!
Best for Christmas Shopping Because: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art store has small trinkets, engaging toys, gorgeous books and larger art pieces.
Best for Downtown Santa Barbara's Best Shopping Because: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store carries art, gifts and activities that bring out the artist in all of us.