Collections
& Research
A mission to contribute to knowledge and understanding of the natural and cultural history of the Santa Barbara region.
- Anthropology Specialized in Chumash and Native American studies
- Ask a Curator Submit questions and hear back from our curators
- Invertebrates Specialized in Malacology and Entomology
- Vertebrates Specialized in local Vertebrates and Paleontology
- Publications Review our latest research publications
- Library & Archives Search our catalog and conduct your own research
- Central Coast Info Center Serving San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties