Visit Davenport Jail 2nd Saturdays, 12-3pm, through August 2026 The Davenport Jail is one of the MAH's historic sites. It was originally built in 1914 as a two-room county jailhouse in Davenport, California; and now its open to the public! Located in the old whaling village of Davenport, it was decommissioned in 1936. Read more […]
Día de los Muertos Celebration Saturday, October 25, 1pm - 3pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at the MAH. This fall, the MAH invites you to our annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. On this beloved Oaxacan cultural holiday, the day will be filled […]
The Wicker Man (1973) Film Screening Thursday, October 30, 7 - 9pm Join the MAH on the Eve of the Witches New Year for a special screening of the cult classic horror film The Wicker Man (1973). This screening will be prefaced by a short 20-minute lecture on the History of Folk Horror by MAH's […]
Halloween Dance Party at MAH Friday, October 31, 5-8pm From 5pm-8pm, DJ Big Fun will be spinning all-spooky, all Halloween vinyl for a festive Samhain dance-party. FREE in the MAH's Atrium. Come dressed to impress and ready to dance!! Drinks available for purchase at Front & Cooper. https://www.santacruzmah.org/events/halloween-dance-2025/2025/10/31
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
Kwanzaa Celebration at MAH Saturday, December 27, 12 - 1pm Join us to celebrate African and African American history, heritage, unity, and the shared values that strengthen our community.
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
MAH 5 Minute Film Festival Thursday, January 15, 6pm-7:30pm Come see MAH's 5 Minute Film Fest, a short film festival of submissions under five minutes in length from artists in Santa Cruz County working in video art, film, documentary, animation, or experimental media. The top 15 film selections will be screened at the MAH on […]
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
Join the MAH in celebrating Davenport Day! Saturday, July 11, 12-4pm Join us for Davenport Day, a one-day community celebration taking place adjacent to Historic Davenport Jail in North County Santa Cruz. Visitors can experience Joshua Moreno’s installation at Davenport Jail for one last time, take a historic walking tour of downtown Davenport, enjoy music […]
Thursday, Yappy Hours at The MAH Thursdays, beginning July 30, 4 - 5:30 PM Join us in the Kincentricity Garden for happy hour with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Visit with the dogs up for adoption, enjoy canine themed cocktails, and engage in some pup-centered art activities! Meet the pups that are up for adoption […]
Thursday, Yappy Hours at The MAH Thursdays, beginning July 30, 4 - 5:30 PM Join us in the Kincentricity Garden for happy hour with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Visit with the dogs up for adoption, enjoy canine themed cocktails, and engage in some pup-centered art activities! Meet the pups that are up for adoption […]
Thursday, Yappy Hours at The MAH Thursdays, beginning July 30, 4 - 5:30 PM Join us in the Kincentricity Garden for happy hour with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Visit with the dogs up for adoption, enjoy canine themed cocktails, and engage in some pup-centered art activities! Meet the pups that are up for adoption […]
