A Variety of Art Classes at SCAL January through April Take an art class at SCAL with a local artist. Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle, Saturday, January 4, 1 - 3:30pm, $175 One-Day Workshop with Toaa Dallo: Painting Clouds, January 5, 2 - 6pm, $80 Watercolor with Linda Lord, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, January […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Nature Journaling: Stick Season Wednesday, January 29, 6 – 7:30pm Explore the hidden beauty of winter and uncover the secrets of seemingly bare forestscapes. The leaves may have fallen, but the beauty of the trees remains to be captured on canvas. Using watercolors, colored pencils, and other mixed media, participants will make artistic observations of […]
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE CRAFTS | FEB 14 Friday, February 14, 5:30 - 8pm Tired of the same old Valentine's Day routine? Get tickets for an evening of distraction and creativity at Abbott Square Market's "All You Need is Crafts" event, on Friday, February 14, from 6-8PM. Get crafty and unleash your inner artist […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]
Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
A Variety of Art Classes at SCAL January through April Take an art class at SCAL with a local artist. Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle, Saturday, January 4, 1 - 3:30pm, $175 One-Day Workshop with Toaa Dallo: Painting Clouds, January 5, 2 - 6pm, $80 Watercolor with Linda Lord, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, January […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
Gabby's Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at MOD Saturdays 10am – 5pm, February 8 and 15, March 8 and 15 We’re paws-itively excited to be part of Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days in partnership with DreamWorks & ACM. Enjoy our extra sparkly painting class at 10:30am, pounce into a meow-gical scavenger hunt, enjoy purr-fectly fun crafts […]
Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
A Variety of Art Classes at SCAL January through April Take an art class at SCAL with a local artist. Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle, Saturday, January 4, 1 - 3:30pm, $175 One-Day Workshop with Toaa Dallo: Painting Clouds, January 5, 2 - 6pm, $80 Watercolor with Linda Lord, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, January […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Little Valentines Photo Shoot Friday, February 14, 10:30am - 12pm Love is in the air at the Children's Museum this Valentine's Day! Join us for a heartwarming, valentines photo shoot filled with giggles, love, and sweet memories. Celebrate the season of love and capture precious moments together. Photos will be available for digital download following […]
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]
Gabby's Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at MOD Saturdays 10am – 5pm, February 8 and 15, March 8 and 15 We’re paws-itively excited to be part of Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days in partnership with DreamWorks & ACM. Enjoy our extra sparkly painting class at 10:30am, pounce into a meow-gical scavenger hunt, enjoy purr-fectly fun crafts […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
A Variety of Art Classes at SCAL January through April Take an art class at SCAL with a local artist. Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle, Saturday, January 4, 1 - 3:30pm, $175 One-Day Workshop with Toaa Dallo: Painting Clouds, January 5, 2 - 6pm, $80 Watercolor with Linda Lord, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, January […]
Câmbio Story Time & Community Art Project Monday, February 17, 11am - 2pm Join us for a fun and inspiring celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community connection! Taylor Lahey hosts story time Câmbio Local author Taylor Lahey visits the Museum of Discovery to share his heartwarming book Cambio, the tale of a child who grows […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Vocal Technique Bootcamp Wednesday, February 19, 2 - 3:30pm NSP Vocal Technique Bootcamp: Bring the Mature Voice to Peak Performance This series of classes is designed to assist mature singers in bringing singing and speaking voices back to a more youthful clarity, flexibility and strength and applying that training to singing at performance level. Students […]
Memories Mementos and Mediumship Wednesday, February 19, 6 - 8pm Can objects actually help us connect with our loved ones in spirit?!?! Come and bring a memento from a passed-on loved one and join the Artistry of Mediumship touring Medium's as they show you the art of psychometry, as they communicate with the other-side, bringing […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
Palace Art 76th Anniversary Manufacturers and Local Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm, February 22 and 23 It’s that time again! We are celebrating our 76th anniversary with a two-day event featuring over 20 local artists and manufacturers. Join us for a weekend full of hands-on demonstrations, live painting, and products to play with throughout […]
Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]
Palace Art 76th Anniversary Manufacturers and Local Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm, February 22 and 23 It’s that time again! We are celebrating our 76th anniversary with a two-day event featuring over 20 local artists and manufacturers. Join us for a weekend full of hands-on demonstrations, live painting, and products to play with throughout […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
A Variety of Art Classes at SCAL January through April Take an art class at SCAL with a local artist. Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle, Saturday, January 4, 1 - 3:30pm, $175 One-Day Workshop with Toaa Dallo: Painting Clouds, January 5, 2 - 6pm, $80 Watercolor with Linda Lord, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, January […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]
The Nature Club for Grades 6-8 Saturdays, February 8, March 1, April 5, May 10 The Museum's Nature Club invites young explorers (6th-8th grade) to discover local habitats and learn about the living world around us! Guided by Museum staff, kids build a connection to nature through hands-on activities, observation, and new friendships. Register now: […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
