About the MAH

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is a thriving community gathering place that offers a full slate of art and history exhibitions, visual and performing artworks, public festivals, education and outreach programs, and cultural celebrations in collaboration with our many partners.

Our vision is to ignite shared experiences and unexpected connections that enrich our community.

To achieve that, our mission is to bring people together through art and local history to explore our diverse cultures. We are guided by the following values:

• Engagement & Collaboration
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
• Innovation & Experimentation
• Excellence & Rigor
• Accountability, Integrity & Responsibility

Read MAH 2026, our latest strategic plan.

A portrait in numbers

These statistics paint an interesting picture of the MAH. Get the full view by reading our 2023-24 Annual Report.

Visitors

17,000

2011

85,000

2023

Budget

$700K

2011

$2.0M

2023

Events

25

2011

200

2023

The People of the MAH

Rebecca Synder
Featured Team Member

Archives Assistant

Rebecca Snyder

Rebecca Snyder (she/her) received her BA in Literature and History of Art and Visual Culture from UCSC, where she got involved in a fellowship between the university and the MAH to pursue digitization efforts in archives. While working…
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Jessi Bond
Featured Team Member

Rentals & Events Manager

Jessi Bond

Jessi Bond (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz. With over two decades of experience in event management, Jessi has cultivated a wealth of expertise. Her professional…
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Tahnee
Featured Team Member

Programs Coordinator

Tahnee Henningsen

Tahnee Henningsen (she/her) received her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she developed a passion for community psychology and social justice. Tahnee is Concow, Maidu and an enrolled Mooretown Rancheria…
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Featured Team Member

Guest Services Representative

Bronwyn Eyre

Bronwyn (she/they) is from Encinitas, California. She is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UCSC studying Spanish and History, particularly interested in the intersections of language and power throughout the colonial period. Outside…
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Maddi MAH
Featured Team Member

Membership & Development Coordinator

Madeleine Bennett

Madeleine Bennett (she/her) received her BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she developed a passion for community development. She spends her free time reading, cooking, and volunteering with a local…
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Featured Team Member

Museum Experience Supervisor

Erin Brookey

Erin (she/her) began her career as a gift shop buyer and supervisor in Santa Cruz before transitioning into the hospitality and culinary world in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Sonoma County. She later earned a BA in Art Practice from UC…
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Our History

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The Evolution of the MAH

From our humble beginnings to the dynamic space we are today, the MAH has adapted to meet the needs of Santa Cruz County.

Dig into our history of partnerships, perseverance, and resilience to discover how we became one of the country's most creative and forward-thinking community museums.

Work at the MAH

Join the crew behind Santa Cruz County’s most creative events, exhibitions, and partnerships. Check out job opportunities or apply to be a volunteer or intern today.