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History Exhibition

Open Archives

At Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz

📜Not for deep research—contact archives ahead for that
👋Ask anything; the archivist loves curious questions

Drop into the MAH's Archives Reading Room to meet the archivist and handle a unique piece of Santa Cruz history. It's a casual, curiosity-driven hour where you'll see something few people ever encounter.

casual drop-in
local history
behind-the-scenes
archivist-led

Thursday, November 5, 1:00 PM

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  • Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
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Coming up at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

  • Open Archives

    Open Archives

    Thu Nov 5, 1pm

    Hands-on local history exploration

  • Evergreen Volunteer Days

    Evergreen Volunteer Days

    Fri Nov 6, 9:30am

    Hands-on history preservation

  • The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic

    The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic

    Sun Nov 15, 4pm

    Poetry, workshop & vinyl

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    Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM

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    Immersive cathedral light show

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    Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 AM

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    Devotional video & ceramics

  • Leah Rosenberg: The Sea Is But Another Sky

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    Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 AM

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    Bay-inspired mural installation

  • Red Door Coffee

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    Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 AM

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    Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM

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    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM

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