The Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center

Calendar of Events

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Family Art Day

May 12, 2012
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Family Art Day: Make a gift for mom or make a gift with your mom for Mothers Day. Bring your family to make art together and meet new friends. Perfect for children ages 4 and up. All materials provided. Location: MAH Classroom, cost:$3/per person. Drop-ins welcome.

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Volunteer Orientation

May 12, 2012
11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteer Orientation 11:30am Ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the scenes at a museum? MAH volunteers are dedicated members of our community who contribute to educational programs, evening events, collections care, and everyday operation of the museum. To learn more or to sign up for a Volunteer Orientation, contact Volunteer Services at Diana@santacruzmah.org [...]

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Researcher’s Anonymous

May 12, 2012
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

All are welcome to join this group of people interested in Santa Cruz County history. We will have a round table discussion; please bring your questions, current projects, and ideas.

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YOUR TURN: UNM and UCSC Social Practice Research Center Event

May 11, 2012
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Your Turn – invites you the audience to join the game of art at the MAH  Friday  May 11th 11-4pm. There will be food-game- giveaways, opportunities to dissent and to draw perfection, chances to take and post your own photographs, make new friends, map histories and so much more- join us to take your turn! [...]

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2012 Historic Landmark Blue Plaque Awards

May 5, 2012
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us as we present blue plaque awards to nine structures in Santa Cruz County for their architectural or historic significance.  Refreshments and downtown walking tour follow presentations. 2012 Blue Plaque Award Recepients: Branciforte Grammar School, 1915, Santa Cruz Dr. Frederick P. Shenk Home, 1932, Santa Cruz American Railway Express Agency, c. 1918, Santa Cruz Franks Family [...]