The Natural History Museum of Santa Maria

The Natural History Museum of Santa Maria http://www.smnaturalhistory.org The Natural History Museum was established in 1996 as a non profit named The Samuel J.

Perry Natural History Museum in memory of a native Santa Marian. Soma Baldwin, Esq, Larry Bell CPA, and Virginia Perry Souza were founding board members. In 1999, as the Museum grew and was about to occupy its current location, the name was changed to The Natural History Museum, Santa Maria, California to share the stewardship of the agency with all the people of the area.

A day in the garden at the museum.
05/02/2026

A day in the garden at the museum.

04/26/2026

It was such a fun day! Thank you to everyone who came out!

Zoo to You! Veggie starts! Prizes! Come celebrate with us tomorrow!
04/25/2026

Zoo to You! Veggie starts! Prizes! Come celebrate with us tomorrow!

REMINDER - Come join us for Earth Day this Saturday!

04/22/2026
Happy Earth Day from the Natural History Museum of Santa Maria! What a special place we call home here in our little spo...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the Natural History Museum of Santa Maria! What a special place we call home here in our little spot on the planet 🌎

REMINDER - Come join us for Earth Day this Saturday!
04/21/2026

REMINDER - Come join us for Earth Day this Saturday!

Vandenberg is home to more than 850 plant species and various wildlife species, including 53 mammals, 315 birds, 17 rept...
04/16/2026

Vandenberg is home to more than 850 plant species and various wildlife species, including 53 mammals, 315 birds, 17 reptiles and 10 amphibians. More than 17 different endangered or threatened species are being monitored.

HUGE NATIVE PLANT SALECalifornia Native Plant Society - SLOORDER PLANTS ONLINE THRU APRIL 15thPICK UP PLANTS SATURDAY, A...
04/06/2026

HUGE NATIVE PLANT SALE
California Native Plant Society - SLO

ORDER PLANTS ONLINE THRU APRIL 15th

PICK UP PLANTS SATURDAY, APRIL 18th

TWO PICK UP LOCATIONS:

SANTA MARIA from 11:00 to 12:00
Santa Maria Natural History Museum
412 S. McClelland Street

SAN LUIS OBISPO from 10:00 to 2:00
Pacific Beach High School Parking Lot
11950 Los Osos Valley Road
(Additional plants, books, apparel, posters, and seeds will also be available at this location only.)

FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO ORDER ONLINE:
https://cnpsslo.org/event/spring-2026-native-plant-sale/

Congratulations to Kathy Schartz who was awarded 2025 Volunteer of the Year tonight at our annual meeting. Kathy is a de...
01/13/2026

Congratulations to Kathy Schartz who was awarded 2025 Volunteer of the Year tonight at our annual meeting. Kathy is a dedicated volunteer and invaluable member of the garden committee. Thank you Kathy for all you do!

Address

412 S McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA
93454

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18056140806

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