Discover awe in the company of the creative and curious. Experience bilingual exhibitions, unique events, educational resources, and community collaborations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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