Events

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Open House Saturday & Sunday, January 21–29, 10am – 5pm To show appreciation for our local community, we open our doors to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties (valid identification required) during our annual Community Open House event. All offers are valid on-site only. Guests of local tri-county […]

Laura Hecox Day Saturday, January 28, 11am - 3pm Join us for a FREE festive day celebrating the past, present, and future of sharing the wonder of nature and science exploration in Santa Cruz County. You’ll connect with today’s local environmental leaders and partner organizations to learn and have fun just outside the Museum doors […]

Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Open House Saturday & Sunday, January 21–29, 10am – 5pm To show appreciation for our local community, we open our doors to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties (valid identification required) during our annual Community Open House event. All offers are valid on-site only. Guests of local tri-county […]