This event is in the past.It took place on May 21, 2026 at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.










Drop into the MAH's Archives Reading Room and handle a piece of Santa Cruz history with the archivist. It's a casual, curiosity-driven peek behind the preservation curtain: no research project required.
local history deep-dive
behind-the-scenes access
casual learning
history preservation
Tips
đperfect for curious locals and history buffs
â°drop by between 1pm and 3pm, no appointment needed
Open Archives
Santa Cruz










Drop into the MAH's Archives Reading Room and handle a piece of Santa Cruz history with the archivist. It's a casual, curiosity-driven peek behind the preservation curtain: no research project required.
local history deep-dive
behind-the-scenes access
casual learning
history preservation
Tips
đperfect for curious locals and history buffs
â°drop by between 1pm and 3pm, no appointment needed
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