Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara

#14 among attractions in Santa Barbara

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, a contemporary art museum, is at Santa Barbara, United States. ()

Coordinates: 34°25'8"N, 119°41'56"W

Address

653 Paseo NuevoWaterfront (Lower State)Santa Barbara 93101-3392 United States

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+1 805-966-5373

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Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

~1120 ftNE
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~310 ftW
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34°24'30"N • 119°41'31"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Salt Cave Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Plaza de la Guerra, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Casa de la Guerra, Santa Barbara (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Chapala & De la Guerra • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
De la Vina & Ortega • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)

Train

Santa Barbara (13 min walk)