Santa Barbara Museum of Art

 
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a well-regarded cultural institution notable for its collection of more than 25,000 works of art. The museum is particularly well known for its collection of Claude Monet works. Additionally, the museum has works of art from the following periods: 19th-century French, British, and American art; 20th-century and contemporary European, North American, and Latin American art; Asian art from 2500 BCE to present day along with many other items.

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One of the museum's highlights is the mural of the United States created by David Alfaro Siqueiros.

The museum is spread out over 60,000 square feet and features a museum store, café, a children's gallery, and an extensive library containing over 50,000 titles. In addition to its permanent collection that spans over 5000 years of human history, the museum hosts top notch traveling exhibits on a regular basis.
Address: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2746, United States
Phone: 1 (805) 963-4364, Fax: 1 (805) 966-6840
Hours:
11am-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Tours are given Tuesday through Saturday at 12 pm. On Sundays, tours are given at noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service

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