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Open Archives

At Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz

💎"What a treasure"
📚Contact archives in advance for research appointments

Peek behind the curtain at Santa Cruz history. Drop into the Archives Reading Room to meet the archivist, see a rare item pulled from the vault, and watch preservation in action.

Behind-the-scenes access
Meet the archivist
Rare artifacts on view
Local history deep dive

Thursday, November 5, 1:00 PM

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  • Behind-the-scenes access
  • Meet the archivist
  • Rare artifacts on view
  • Local history deep dive
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
  • Santa Cruz

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

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    Fri Nov 6, 5pm

    Meet inventors and wearable tech

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    Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

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  • Mission District Mural Walk Self Guided Tour

    Mission District Mural Walk Self Guided Tour

    Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM

    Mission District

    Street art & stories

  • Edible Excursions Presents Ferry Building & Ferry Plaza Market Food Tour

    Edible Excursions Presents Ferry Building & Ferry Plaza Market Food Tour

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

    Financial District

    Guided market food tour

  • Japantown Food Tour

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    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

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    Hidden eats & origami

  • Indoor Outdoor Odyssey

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    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

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  • 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire” Tour

    1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire” Tour

    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

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    1906: Earthquake And Fire Tour

    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

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    Disaster history walking tour

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    Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM

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