Insects at the Museum Member Meet-Ups are small group get-togethers for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Members where we learn from each other while exploring Santa Cruz’s diverse natural spaces. Not yet a Member? Join today! There’s no time like springtime for looking closely at the teeming world of insect life all around. While […]
How a Botanical Artist Looks at a Rose Wednesday, April 28 | 12-1pm Register for Link This program is in support of our science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, on view online and in-person at the Museum. Learn how to get to know a rose in order to illustrate it. We’ll explore native and […]
Makers Market: The Art of Nature Saturday, May 1 | 11am to 3pm Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, located in Tyrrell Park During this outdoor Makers Market, meet featured artists from our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work through live demonstrations at their booths, and support their work […]
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 […]
Pogonip – A Trip Through History Saturday, Dec 4, 10am - 12:30pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to explore approximately 4 miles of trail in Pogonip, the largest open natural space in Santa Cruz. Enjoy beautiful views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay and learn about our local history by visiting […]
Winter Open House Saturday, Dec 11, 10am - 5pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a free and festive day celebrating the changing of the seasons. Enjoy complimentary cookies and cider while making nature-inspired crafts — from naturally dyed bandanas to locally foraged wreaths. Give the gift of nature by shopping in […]
