The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is participating with more than 30 other Southern California museums in offering free admission as part of SoCal Museums Annual Free-For-All Day, Sunday, March 16.

Advance reservations at sbma.net are recommended.

Also participating in the free day is Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Visit sbnature.org to make a reservation. The Sea Center is not included.

Museums Free-for-All, celebrating free arts and culture in Southern California, this year includes some 30 museums and cultural institutions presenting art, cultural heritage, film, natural history, according to SoCal Museums.

“As Los Angeles and Southern California continue to recover after the devastating fires, we hope to offer a space of comfort and connection for people. It is an honor for us to open our collective doors and welcome visitors in to experience the broad range of cultural experiences available in the region.

“The Museums Free-for-All has become a touchstone for our community, a time to try something new or return to an old favorite,” said Alexa Nishimoto, SoCal Museums president. “SoCal Museums members offer myriad opportunities to experience arts and culture for free throughout the year.”

A calendar of free days can be found at socalmuseums.org/free.

This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum.