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Support a museum that serves as a thriving community gathering place through rotating art and history exhibitions, visual and performing artworks, public festivals, education and outreach programs, and cultural celebrations.
Get free access to the museum and community events, check out great opportunities just for members, and invest in a more creative and connected Santa Cruz County. Annual levels start at $60 and include admission, exclusive events, discounts, and more.
Whether you choose to participate in one of our donor circles, support a specific program, or contribute to the annual fund, your generosity enables us to maintain our collections, develop and produce exhibits, and present inspiring and educational programs
A planned gift to the MAH is the perfect way to perpetuate your love of art and history and establish a legacy. Planned giving includes any major gift that involves financial or estate planning such as bequests or gifts of securities, retirement assets, life income plans, real estate, or personal property.
There are a number of ways for businesses to get involved with the MAH, including sponsorship, corporate membership, entertaining opportunities, and matching gifts, all of which provide partners a range of benefits and access to the museum.
The MAH benefits enormously from in-kind gifts that provide non-cash support for a wide variety of needs. A member of the development team will be happy to assist you in coordinating your in-kind contribution.
Volunteers at the MAH perform a variety of duties, from answering guest questions to assisting behind the scenes in our offices. Volunteer positions fall into four general categories: administrative support, onsite event and exhibition help, tour assistance, and gardening and grounds maintenance.
Join a small group of the MAH's most loyal and passionate supporters as a member of the Director's Circle. These generous donors recognize that art and history are integral to the quality of life in Santa Cruz County and receive exclusive benefits year-round.
Our vision for the future is inclusive, accessible, meaningful, and exciting. Together we can make this vision a reality.
We believe art and history have the power to captivate and delight, to heal and inspire, to shed light on who we are and who we aspire to be. Through them, we can forge unexpected connections, and strengthen our community.
We believe that every person has a right to engage with creative and educational experiences on their level, no matter who they are—from our most dedicated museum visitor to the person who takes part in a pop-up experience from the MAH in their own neighborhood.
We believe the MAH should be a welcoming, comfortable space. Every decision we make is guided by that principle, and we continue to learn, grow, and evolve to make sure it is true for all people.
We believe there should be something to inspire each and every one of you—whether you have chosen to take on the mantle of social justice, hope to learn about regional history, or simply appreciate a transformative piece of art. This is our MAH, and it should be for all of us.
We believe in collaboration as a core operating tenet. Together with our partners, collaborators, donors, and volunteers, we can produce exhibitions and experiences that are relevant and enlightening for a broad spectrum of our diverse community
See what members, donors, and sponsors helped fuel in the 2021-22 Annual Report.
Welcome back to the MAH. Reconnect your class or organization to art and history in new ways. Book an in-person field trip or try a virtual visit.
Browse original publications, detailed history journals, fascinating podcast episodes, and an expansive archive to uncover the rich history of Santa Cruz County. For information about the Historic Landmark Program, click here.
Sep 4, 2020 – Jul 14, 2021
Stroll through this outdoor exhibition to imagine individual and collective pathways toward healing with artist Irene Juárez O’Connell.
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Thu, Oct 29, 2020
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
The MAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation or membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The MAH's tax ID is 94-2718861.
Help the MAH inspire wonder and delight in unexpected spaces throughout Santa Cruz County.