Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Offering one of the state's best collections of regional history, this museum enjoys a downtown location along with a gracious courtyard and historical adobe buildings. Inside, fine art, western saddles, costumes and antique toys highlight the collection. Both permanent and rotating exhibits showcase Santa Barbara's past and present. The reference library houses a plethora of maps, manuscripts and books that are invaluable for regional research and local history. In addition to the weekday hours, the library is open the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guided tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcome.