The Mural Room
A historic room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse adorned with over 4,100 square feet of canvas murals depicting the area's early history.

📜 Iconic room in Santa Barbara Courthouse, reflecting local history and cultures.
🔍 Features over 4,100 sq ft of canvas murals depicting the area's early history.

Why Go

🎨 Admire detailed murals by Daniel Sayre Groesbeck and Giovanni Battista Smeraldi.
✨ See the unique Mudéjar style ceiling by Giovanni Battista Smeraldi.
🏛️ Explore the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse architecture.
📜 Learn about Santa Barbara's diverse cultural past.
📸 Opportunity for a 360-degree view from the Courthouse Tower.

Hours

🕒 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Weekends 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tours daily at 2 p.m., plus Mon/Tue/Fri at 10:30 a.m.

Tips

⬆️ Visit the Courthouse Tower for panoramic Santa Barbara views.
🚶 Consider taking a full Courthouse tour to see other architectural features.

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