Rockin’ Pop-Up: What even IS North America? Wednesday, September 1, 12-12:30pm Santa Cruz County is obviously a part of North America. Right? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. There’s the continent of North America, but there’s also the North American tectonic plate — where Santa Cruz County does not reside! While our neighbors […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Out and About: Birding at Neary Lagoon Saturday, September 4, 10am-12pm Let’s get out and about with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! This month we’ll be looking for birds at Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, an oasis for local wildlife in the heart of Santa Cruz. We’ll bring binoculars for each participant and share […]
Seymour Center Outdoors! Open outdoors only on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm Tide Pool Investigation: Hone your observation skills and watch animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs gracefully move in their environment. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Pathway of Giants and find nine outdoor objects hidden around the Seymour Center. Larval […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays 4-7pm, 9/9 - 10/21 Welcome back to our second year of Evergreen at Dusk historical tours. We invite you to discover the stories and secrets found within Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, on a self-guided or private tour of the grounds. Bring your […]
Volunteer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Friday, September 10 | 9-10:30am or Wednesday, September 15 | 5:30-7pm Interested in building community and connecting with nature? Volunteer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for our fall Volunteer Orientation to get started. You’ll explore opportunities, learn about the Museum, and […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Biodiversity Day Treasure Hunt Saturday, September 11. 10am-12pm There’s a lot going on in our natural world, even in the middle of an urban area! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a “bioblitz” treasure hunt in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center, located in a pocket park in the middle of the City […]
Seymour Center Outdoors! Open outdoors only on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm Tide Pool Investigation: Hone your observation skills and watch animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs gracefully move in their environment. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Pathway of Giants and find nine outdoor objects hidden around the Seymour Center. Larval […]
Volunteer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Friday, September 10 | 9-10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, September 15 | 5:30-7 p.m. Interested in building community and connecting with nature? Volunteer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for our fall Volunteer Orientation to get started. You’ll explore opportunities, learn about the […]
Frequency, Festival of Light, Sound, and Digital Culture September 16-19 Get ready to light up the night! The MAH is thrilled to announce the lineup for Frequency, a new biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture, from Sep 16-19, 2021. The mostly FREE event will activate the museum, neighboring gardens and plazas in downtown […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Frequency, Festival of Light, Sound, and Digital Culture September 16-19 Get ready to light up the night! The MAH is thrilled to announce the lineup for Frequency, a new biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture, from Sep 16-19, 2021. The mostly FREE event will activate the museum, neighboring gardens and plazas in downtown […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Frequency, Festival of Light, Sound, and Digital Culture September 16-19 Get ready to light up the night! The MAH is thrilled to announce the lineup for Frequency, a new biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture, from Sep 16-19, 2021. The mostly FREE event will activate the museum, neighboring gardens and plazas in downtown […]
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]
Seymour Center Outdoors! Open outdoors only on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm Tide Pool Investigation: Hone your observation skills and watch animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs gracefully move in their environment. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Pathway of Giants and find nine outdoor objects hidden around the Seymour Center. Larval […]
Frequency, Festival of Light, Sound, and Digital Culture September 16-19 Get ready to light up the night! The MAH is thrilled to announce the lineup for Frequency, a new biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture, from Sep 16-19, 2021. The mostly FREE event will activate the museum, neighboring gardens and plazas in downtown […]
Recovery of Sea Otters in the Northeast Pacific New Insights and Surprises from Soft-Bottom Ecosystems Sunday, September 31, 1:30-2:30pm Join Brent Hughes, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Sonoma State University to learn more about sea otter ecological roles in seagrass beds and how collaborative research ties to the conservation of sea otters in the […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays 4-7pm, 9/9 - 10/21 Welcome back to our second year of Evergreen at Dusk historical tours. We invite you to discover the stories and secrets found within Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, on a self-guided or private tour of the grounds. Bring your […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Seymour Center Outdoors! Open outdoors only on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm Tide Pool Investigation: Hone your observation skills and watch animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs gracefully move in their environment. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Pathway of Giants and find nine outdoor objects hidden around the Seymour Center. Larval […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays 4-7pm, 9/9 - 10/21 Welcome back to our second year of Evergreen at Dusk historical tours. We invite you to discover the stories and secrets found within Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, on a self-guided or private tour of the grounds. Bring your […]
Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Open Studios Art Tour South County*: Oct 2-3 Click here for a list of artists North County**: Oct 9-10 Click here for a list of artists All County: Oct 16-17 Welcome back! Plans for the 2021 Open Studios Art Tour are underway! We’re committed to following all current guidelines for your health and safety and […]
Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Open Studios Art Tour South County*: Oct 2-3 Click here for a list of artists North County**: Oct 9-10 Click here for a list of artists All County: Oct 16-17 Welcome back! Plans for the 2021 Open Studios Art Tour are underway! We’re committed to following all current guidelines for your health and safety and […]
Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]
