The core gallery installation, The Story of Santa Barbara, opened to the public, showing over four and a half centuries of Santa Barbara history. Expansion of the museum’s physical plant was the focus of The Gift of History Capital Campaign launched in 2003. In March 2007, Phase I of the collection vaults redesign and renovation began in line with the highest standards of collections preservation and management. In 2017, the Museum expanded adding the Edward Borein Gallery. References External links Santa Barbara Historical Museum - official site Museums in Santa Barbara, California History museums in California