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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz

Peek behind the curtain of Santa Cruz history with weekly drop-in sessions in the MAH's Archives Reading Room. Meet the archivist, see a rare item pulled from the collection, and discover how local stories are preserved.

intimate weekly sessions
meet the archivist
local history focus
rare artifacts on view

Tips

📧contact archives in advance for research appointments
📅Thursdays 1-3pm, weekly drop-in format
👀different rare item on display each week

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Free

Upcoming at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Thursday, Jun 11
Soccer-themed programming

Soccer-themed programming

June 11

Catch World Cup fever at an unexpected venue: the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is rolling out soccer-themed programming all tournament long. It's a clever mashup of sport and culture in a space known for surf history and rotating art exhibits.

Queer Santa Cruz

Queer Santa Cruz

June 11

Celebrate Pride with hands-on art making that honors Santa Cruz's LGBTQ+ legacy. This free drop-in activity invites everyone to explore queer history through creative expression in a welcoming, community-centered space.

temporary exhibition honoring Black Presence in Santa Cruz County

temporary exhibition honoring Black Presence in Santa Cruz County

June 11

Uncover untold stories of Black life in Santa Cruz through photographs, artifacts, and personal narratives. This thoughtful pop-up traces community presence from the 1800s to today, in partnership with the Museum of Art and History.