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Santa Barbara, California
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The museum features the Gladwin Planetarium, which offers immersive shows about the universe and our solar system.
The museum hosts a seasonal 'Butterflies Alive!' exhibit, where visitors can walk among hundreds of live butterflies.
The museum's outdoor exhibit features a 72-foot-long blue whale skeleton, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
The museum has a dedicated exhibit on the Chumash, the indigenous people of the Santa Barbara region, showcasing their culture and history.
Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest museums in California.
The museum boasts an impressive ornithology collection, featuring over 3,000 bird specimens from around the world.
The museum provides a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and field trips, aimed at fostering a love for natural history.
