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Laura Hecox Day at the Museum

January 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Laura Hecox Day at the Museum

Saturday, Jan 29, 10am – 2pm

Take a trip to the 19th Century during this free and festive celebration in honor of the founder of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Laura Hecox! Tour historical collections, create Victorian-era inspired crafts, play games, and more!

What to Expect

FREE ADMISSION
Explore some of Laura’s original collections inside the Museum! Enjoy free admission to our special exhibit Pollinators: Keeping Company With Flowers.

GEOLOGY
Calling all rock collectors! Like many of us, Laura Hecox started collecting rocks as a child. Bring your favorite specimens and geologists Gavin Piccione and Jessica Gagliardi will help you identify them.

HISTORY
Learn more about Laura Hecox and explore objects from the past with Museum Collections Manager Kathleen Aston.

WOMEN IN SCIENCE
Get to know the folks at WiSE UCSC and explore the importance of supporting women in science and engineering.

GAMES AND CRAFTS
Make and play the Victorian way! More details to come.

Please follow the latest guidelines for COVID safety at the time of the event.

 

Details

Date:
January 29, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/1-29-laura-hecox-day/

Organizer

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Phone:
831) 420-6115
Email:
chris.soriano@santacruzmuseum.org
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Event Contact Email
events@santacruzmuseum.org

Venue

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 United States
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Phone:
8314206115
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