Santa Barbara Museum of Art

This thoughtfully curated bite-size art museum displays the work of European and American masters – including Monet, Van Gogh and Degas – along with photography, classical antiquities, Asian artifacts and thought-provoking temporary exhibits.

Highlight tours of current exhibitions start at 1pm Tuesday through Sunday and are included with admission; additional tours start at 2pm Friday through Sunday. It also has an interactive children’s space, a museum shop and a cafe.

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