Museum & Garden Getaway

Enjoy fun-filled days of historical sights and beautiful gardens. This auction package includes: 1) Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center - 4 Passes, valued at $80 2) The Huntington Library & Gardens - 2 Passes, valued at $83 3) Skirball Cultural Center - free admission for 6 visitors plus discounts, valued at $180 4) LA Arboretum - Certificate for $25 off 1 Year Membership Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center: Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has grown to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. In 1986, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opened the Sea Center on historic Stearns Wharf to communicate the biodiversity and ecological importance of the regional ocean environment. This small aquarium and marine education facility offers guests hands-on encounters with life from the Santa Barbara Channel, including Swell Sharks, rays, sea stars, urchins, and anemones. Skirball Cultural Center: Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball is one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles. The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. The Huntington: The Huntington, a world-renowned cultural and educational institution, provides transformative experiences for a community of the curious. Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, it supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. By cultivating dynamic scholarship, creating innovative programs for students and lifelong learners, and sharing its extraordinary resources, The Huntington invites all on a journey of discovery, insight, and connection. LA Arboretum: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127-acre botanical garden and historical site located in what was the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita in the city of Arcadia.