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Science Exhibition

Connect with Nature

At Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Seabright, Santa Cruz

🐚"the tide pool exhibit is touchable and well populated"
🐝Live bee hive visible behind glass
🎁Excellent gift shop with thoughtful finds

This pint-sized beachfront museum punches above its weight. Hands-on tide pools, a buzzing live bee hive, and Ohlone cultural artifacts make it a quiet gem for curious minds of any age.

small local museum
live animal exhibits
hands-on tide pool
Ohlone culture

They recommend it:

Sunday, November 1

Free

Free
Book Tickets

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  • live animal exhibits
  • hands-on tide pool
  • Ohlone culture
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
  • Seabright
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