Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 1pm - 4pm
Pride @ the MAH: Free Art Activity
Celebrate Santa Cruz Pride at the MAH with a family friendly art activity.
MAH Events
This Week
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 4pm - 9pm
Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's!
Each Monday in June, Hula's Island Grill will donate 10% of total sales the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History!
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 12pm - 6pm
MAH Pop-Up: Santa Cruz Juneteenth Celebration at Laurel Park
A MAH pop-up booth at the London Nelson Community Center in honor of Juneteenth
Jun 14 - Jun 20
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11am - 12:30pm
Awe Among the Ancestors: A Qi Gong & Mindfulness Experience
Join local physician, awe-expert, and author Dr. Michael Amster for a unique 75-minute guided experience blending gentle Qi Gong, mindfulness, walking meditation, and the science of awe in the peaceful setting of Santa Cruz Memorial/Evergreen Cemetery.
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 9am - 11am
FIFA World Cup Screening: Spain v Cabo Verde
Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4pm - 9pm
Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's!
Each Monday in June, Hula's Island Grill will donate 10% of total sales the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History!
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Opening Reception for Santa Cruz Guitar Company: The First 50 Years
MAH Members are invited to the opening reception for Santa Cruz Guitar Company: The First 50 Years
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 (all day)
MAH Closed
The MAH will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Jun 21 - Jun 27
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 12pm - 3pm
Solstice Viewing: JOSHUA MORENO
Celebrate the culmination of Joshua Moreno's work during his residency at the old Davenport Jail.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 2pm - 6pm
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
A monthly public gathering space that honors the deeply rooted tradition of spoken word poetry that has been practiced in Santa Cruz for many decades.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 10am - 12pm
FIFA World Cup Screening: Argentina v Austria
Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 4pm - 9pm
Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's!
Each Monday in June, Hula's Island Grill will donate 10% of total sales the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History!
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 6pm - 8:30pm
Kuumbwa Jazz & Santa Cruz MAH Present: Santa Cruz Guitar Company – The First 50 Years
Join Kuumbwa Jazz, Santa Cruz MAH, and Santa Cruz Guitar Company to celebrate the guitar makers’ legacy and continued influence, through an evening of music, memories, and community. Lives performances from Keith Greeninger and Vicki Randle. Special appearance from Richard Hoover, Santa Cruz Guitar Company Founder!
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Artist Talk with Ashley V. Blalock
Please join the MAH for a special artist talk with San Diego-based textile artist Ashley V. Blalock.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 8:30am - 10am
CreativeMornings Santa Cruz
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.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Jun 28 - Jul 4
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12pm - 2pm
FIFA World Cup Screening: Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up
Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead
A monthly series of writing workshops in Evergreen Cemetery, facilitated by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4pm - 9pm
Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's!
Each Monday in June, Hula's Island Grill will donate 10% of total sales the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History!
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 12pm - 8pm
Free First Friday
Make the MAH your first stop this weekend with FREE First Friday.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 (all day)
MAH Closed
The MAH will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 11:30am - 1pm
Commitment to Community: The Enduring Legacy Walking Tour
Explore the theme of celebrating sacrifice and connect with the profound legacies of the individuals who shaped our community in this morning walking tour of historic Evergreen Cemetery!