Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | MAH
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | MAH
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Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations
Sharing the beauty of plants can inspire greater protection of California’s unique flora, which has been cared for by California’s Indigenous people for millennia.
Photo: Linnea Gullikson,
Rosa Californica
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Winging It: Birds of Live Oak
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Jason Peters
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Summer Camps
This summer, we want kids to experience the best MAH summer! We are excited to offer two vibrant creative camps, each one week long and filled with hands-on learning! School may be out, but art and history are
in
at the MAH!
Art & Ecology Camp
, led by muralist Jessica Evanjelista, invites campers to explore art and nature while creating murals inspired by our galleries, culminating in a showcase of their work.
Dance as Moving Art: Intro to Dancemaking & Storytelling
, led by Motion Pacific Dance instructors Gabi Piazza and Kali Lucas, encourages campers to choreograph original dance pieces while learning movement, storytelling, and collaboration. All Camps run 9 am–1 pm, with optional care until 3 pm. Snacks and materials are included, and space is limited.
Register for Art and Ecology Camp here!
Register for Dance As Moving Art here!
Upcoming
Events
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 4pm - 8pm
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
A monthly public gathering space that honors the deeply rooted tradition of spoken word poetry that has been practiced in Santa Cruz for many decades.
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Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8:30am - 10am
CreativeMornings Santa Cruz
Join CreativeMornings Santa Cruz at the MAH for a free monthly breakfast lecture series. Connect with local creatives, enjoy coffee and pastries, and hear inspiring talks from innovative thinkers in Santa Cruz.
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Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
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Call to
Artists
Silica / SiO2: Northern California Ceramics
Calling all ceramic artists and lovers of clay creations! This exhibition will honor the deep legacy of ceramic art in Santa Cruz County and the broader Northern California, while celebrating the new community of ceramists producing amazing work.
Accepting artist submissions, March 15-May 1. Submit
here
.
Image: Susie Ketchum,
Crybaby
. Handbulit terracotta mask with handmade dice charms
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MAH
velous Years
Special
Projects
London Nelson Legacy Initiative
The London Nelson Legacy Initiative is a collaboration between a Black-led citizen group and the MAH to research and share the stories of Black pioneers in pre-1900s Santa Cruz County.
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Queerstory
Explore the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County in the
Queerstory
digital archive and
Queer Santa Cruz
exhibition.
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The Kincentricity Garden
Growing Community through Learning Gardens.
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Stay
Connected
“The MAH is a hotbed of community building and creativity. Working with the MAH means bringing exciting ideas and projects not only to life, but also to the broader Santa Cruz County community.”
Steve McKay, Professor of Sociology and Director, UCSC Center for Labor and Community
Become a Member
Members get free admission, special perks, exclusive programming, and so much more.
Join Today
Attend MAH Events
Indoors, outdoors, offsite, or online, connect with your community at upcoming events hosted by the MAH.
Events Calendar
Stay in Touch
Be the first to know about upcoming opportunities with our weekly email update.
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On
View
Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations
Sharing the beauty of plants can inspire greater protection of California’s unique flora, which has been cared for by California’s Indigenous people for millennia.
Photo: Linnea Gullikson,
Rosa Californica
View
Winging It: Birds of Live Oak
View
Jason Peters
View
View All
Sign Up for MAH
Summer Camps
This summer, we want kids to experience the best MAH summer! We are excited to offer two vibrant creative camps, each one week long and filled with hands-on learning! School may be out, but art and history are
in
at the MAH!
Art & Ecology Camp
, led by muralist Jessica Evanjelista, invites campers to explore art and nature while creating murals inspired by our galleries, culminating in a showcase of their work.
Dance as Moving Art: Intro to Dancemaking & Storytelling
, led by Motion Pacific Dance instructors Gabi Piazza and Kali Lucas, encourages campers to choreograph original dance pieces while learning movement, storytelling, and collaboration. All Camps run 9 am–1 pm, with optional care until 3 pm. Snacks and materials are included, and space is limited.
Register for Art and Ecology Camp here!
Register for Dance As Moving Art here!
Upcoming
Events
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 4pm - 8pm
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
A monthly public gathering space that honors the deeply rooted tradition of spoken word poetry that has been practiced in Santa Cruz for many decades.
View the event
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8:30am - 10am
CreativeMornings Santa Cruz
Join CreativeMornings Santa Cruz at the MAH for a free monthly breakfast lecture series. Connect with local creatives, enjoy coffee and pastries, and hear inspiring talks from innovative thinkers in Santa Cruz.
View the event
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
View the event
View All
Call to
Artists
Silica / SiO2: Northern California Ceramics
Calling all ceramic artists and lovers of clay creations! This exhibition will honor the deep legacy of ceramic art in Santa Cruz County and the broader Northern California, while celebrating the new community of ceramists producing amazing work.
Accepting artist submissions, March 15-May 1. Submit
here
.
Image: Susie Ketchum,
Crybaby
. Handbulit terracotta mask with handmade dice charms
View
30
MAH
velous Years
Special
Projects
London Nelson Legacy Initiative
The London Nelson Legacy Initiative is a collaboration between a Black-led citizen group and the MAH to research and share the stories of Black pioneers in pre-1900s Santa Cruz County.
View the project
Queerstory
Explore the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County in the
Queerstory
digital archive and
Queer Santa Cruz
exhibition.
View the project
The Kincentricity Garden
Growing Community through Learning Gardens.
View the project
View All
Stay
Connected
“The MAH is a hotbed of community building and creativity. Working with the MAH means bringing exciting ideas and projects not only to life, but also to the broader Santa Cruz County community.”
Steve McKay, Professor of Sociology and Director, UCSC Center for Labor and Community
Become a Member
Members get free admission, special perks, exclusive programming, and so much more.
Join Today
Attend MAH Events
Indoors, outdoors, offsite, or online, connect with your community at upcoming events hosted by the MAH.
Events Calendar
Stay in Touch
Be the first to know about upcoming opportunities with our weekly email update.
Sign Up for MAH Emails