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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

www.sbmm.org

Organization Type:
Non-profit

Mission:
The mission of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is to preserve and celebrate the maritime heritage of the California coast and present it to the public in an interesting and exciting way.

Contact:
Greg Gorga
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way, Suite 190
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 962-8404
Fax: (805) 962-7634
ggorga@sbmm.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Santa Barbara

Activities:
Education, Tourism, Restoration, Preservation

Topic:
Beaches, Boating, Cultural History, Fisheries, Islands, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Publications, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Films, lectures and panel discussions on new exhibits and special topics

Education Programs:
-Spirit of Dana Point overnight Tall Ship Program
-Immersion Learning
-Merry Time Charting & Navigation

Target Audiences:
Grades 4-6, Adults, Teachers, General Public

Other Languages:
Exhibit text in Spanish

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Visitor Center, Admission Kiosk, Docents, Event Staffing, Educational Tours and Activities, Historic Boat Crews
  Description:
Staff informational visitor's center, admission ticket verification, crew activities, general event duties
  When Needed:
Every day except major holidays and some nights
  Qualifications:
16 years or older, transportation to museum, good communication skills
  Application/Training:
See website at www.sbmm.org
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Emily Falke
(805) 962-8404 x111
efalke@sbmm.org


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Research Assistant; Marketing Assistant
  Description:
Research Assistant: research historical data, develop school curriculum, develop learning activities
Marketing Assistant: enter event data onto various websites
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Good communication and writing skills, good computer skills
  Application:
See website, www.sbmm.org
  Number of Interns:
2-4
  Housing Provided:
No
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
No


General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop

Parking Availability:
Plenty of city parking available

Public Transit Access:
MTD Shuttle, water taxi

Disabled Access:
Ramp access and elevator available.


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