Good collection and special exhibits. Great for a rainy day - if Santa Barbara ever has them! More

lots of beautiful and well-known artists and sculptors on display More

There was a wide, varied representation of art. The building was small, user friendly, and tastefully laid out. The gift shop had a large selection of artists note cards. More

For a smallish town to have a museum of this quality is something that Santa Barbara should be proud of. I couldn't understand why the cafe seemed to be shut in mid-afternoon. More

a smaller museum that varies on exhibits. sometimes fantastic, sometimes ho-hum. An amazing museum store with great prices, items related to their current exhibits, and an adjoining restaurant that is a must try. nearby parking, too. More

My husband and I visited the museum during the Picasso Exhibit. The museum has an interesting mix of paintings and sculptures. There is a second floor in the museum but the upper level was closed the day we went. We spent a lot of time enjoying the paintings. There were Chagall, Rembrandt, Dali and Matisse paintings and other famous artists.... More

Small and managable with a well curated collection, this museum is a gem. The collection contains excellent examples of asian, european and american artists. The docent lead tours are particularly well done. Check out the special exhibits on the newly renovated second floor. More

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a small but compact museum. I always enjoy my visits. During this last visit in April I loved the "Pasadena to Santa Barbara - A Selected History of Art in Southern California, 1951-1969" exhibit. It was an excellent collection of contemporary Southern California art. Their permanent collection is also well placed, expecially the... More

I love small museums because I don't feel so rushed. This on has some lovely collections and special exhibits. More