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Members get free admission, feel magical about supporting the creative community in Santa Cruz County, and so much more.
Welcome
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is now open. Find your space amongst the creative and curious with three floors of bilingual exhibitions, events, educational resources, and community collaborations.
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“The MAH gives us a space to make our voices heard”
Teresa Ruiz Decker — Mom, marketer, community organizer
Happening Now
Fri, Aug 6, 2021, 12pm - 8pm
August First Friday: Speed Wheel Exhibition Opening
Make the MAH a stop on your Santa Cruz First Friday Art Tour.
May 14, 2021 – Sep 5, 2021
Conexiones
Experience selected artworks from the Museum of Latin American Art’s permanent art collection and their connection to the stories of local Latinx individuals and communities.
Fri, Sep 3, 2021, 12pm - 8pm
September First Friday: Do You Know My Name Opening
Make the MAH a stop on your Santa Cruz First Friday Art Tour.
Jul 2, 2021 – Jul 24, 2022
Out of the Ashes: Stories from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires
Set upon a historical archive of art, objects, and stories from communities affected by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
Presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz with additional support provided by the History Forum.
Sep 16, 2021 – Sep 19, 2021
Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture
Light up the night at Frequency, the MAH's new biennial festival.
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a MAH Member. Your generosity enables
the MAH to maintain our collections, develop
and produce exhibits, and present inspiring
and educational programs year-round.