Welcome to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has connected people to the wonders of nature for over 100 years. Located above Seabright Beach, the Museum highlights the region's diverse …
Visit - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Museum’s exhibits highlight the region’s diverse plant, animal, and human communities from the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live animals and …
Events and Public Programs - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in …
Exhibits - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Discover the geology of Santa Cruz through displays on common rock types, minerals and the lime industry. From mastodons to microfossils, our region is home to fascinating fossils of all …
About Us - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Connecting People with Nature and Science to Inspire Stewardship of the Natural World. Historically, we are the first museum in Santa Cruz, dating back to 1904 with the founding …
Employment Opportunities - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has been connecting people to the wonders of the natural world for over 100 years. Through our extraordinary location, interactive displays, …
Collections - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Our collections are the very heart of the Museum. The meticulous preservation of biological, ethnographic, and historic artifacts allows for the creation of educational and informative …
Camp - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to solve the puzzles and mysteries of the natural world. Campers will investigate phenomena and collect evidence to draw conclusions about …
Upcoming Events - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in …
Building Campaign - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Join us as we raise funds to renovate, modernize, and expand Santa Cruz's oldest museum. The Bright Future campaign will advance our immersive exhibits, programs, and collections, …