Santa Barbara Sights

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

#3 of 71 things to do in Santa Barbara

#146 of 19917 things to do in USA

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Good for: Art lovers

Not good for: cynics

  • Address
    • 1130 State St
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 805-963-4364
  • Price
    • adult/child $9/6, Sun free
  • Hours
    • 11am-5pm Tue-Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Downtown, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has a well-edited collection of contemporary California artists, modern masters, like Matisse and Chagall, and Asian art. It also puts on sophisticated special exhibits.

 

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    great for art lovers!

    jackstone recommends this,

    I have been to some excellent art exhibits at the museum of art. I love that it is right down town and close to all the shops and restaurants as well! I've had some great days grabbing a quick bite to eat and then getting so wrapped up in the art at the museum! It's free admission on Sundays as well, and you can't beat free! When I first came to Santa Barbara I found myself entranced by all the art around town and then my hotel actually recommended I go and check out the museum! So glad they did, it's somewhere I always visit whenever I'm in the area! I always stay at the Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com). So budget friendly and in the best possible location; super close to everything you want to see in SB!

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    Compelling and earth shattering

    tlogsmith recommends this,

    I occasionally come up from LA to visit the new art exhibits at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and every time is a treat. Perfectly placed, the museum is right in the middle of it all. What I love the most is when I'm done at the museum I can go out and shop on State street till my heart is content. Leaving my money in the department stores (typical woman!) I visit on a frugal budget when it pertains to my housing arrangements.I really love The Sandman Inn ( http://www.thesandmaninn.com/ ) for a few reasons. For one, location location location!! I am getting great location for less than normal asking price, who can pass that up? That and I love to lounge by the pool when I'm in SB, if I can't come home with any good new goodies, at least I left with a tan! The museum is the highlight of my trip every single time and each exhibit never ceases to impress.

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