MAH Events

This Week

Thursday, November 13, 2025,
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.

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Thursday, November 13, 2025,
7pm - 9:30pm

Chasing Mavericks Film Screening

Join us for a screening of Chasing Mavericks, featuring an introduction from Bob Pearson.

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Friday, November 14, 2025,
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.

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Friday, November 14, 2025,
1pm - 1:30pm

Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of the MAH by one of our staff members! At the MAH, our tours don’t just take you through art and history. They immerse you in it and connect you to Santa Cruz and beyond.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025,
2pm - 4pm

Landscape Painting for Kids

A MAH staff led landscape painting workshop for kids 5+, in connection to our exhibition Ed Penniman: Landscapes of Home.

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Nov 16 - Nov 22

Thursday, November 20, 2025,
1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

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Friday, November 21, 2025,
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.

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Friday, November 21, 2025,
1pm - 1:30pm

Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of the MAH by one of our staff members! At the MAH, our tours don’t just take you through art and history. They immerse you in it and connect you to Santa Cruz and beyond.

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Friday, November 21, 2025,
5pm - 7pm

HERStory Opening and Ribbon-cutting

Join us for the opening of our brand new addition to our history gallery! HERstory celebrates the important women of Santa Cruz County—past, present, and future.

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Friday, November 21, 2025,
7pm - 11:45pm

Early Closure

The MAH will be closing early at 7pm: Friday, November 21.

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Nov 23 - Nov 29

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Thursday, November 27, 2025 (all day)

Closed for Thanksgiving

The MAH will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 27th.

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Friday, November 28, 2025,
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.

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Friday, November 28, 2025,
1pm - 1:30pm

Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of the MAH by one of our staff members! At the MAH, our tours don’t just take you through art and history. They immerse you in it and connect you to Santa Cruz and beyond.

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Nov 30 - Dec 6

Thursday, December 4, 2025,
1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

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Thursday, December 4, 2025,
6pm - 8pm

Drop-In Drawing at the MAH

Join us for a Drop-In Drawing session in the gallery from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month!

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Friday, December 5, 2025,
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.

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Friday, December 5, 2025,
12pm - 8pm

Free First Friday

Make the MAH your first stop this weekend with FREE First Friday.

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Friday, December 5, 2025,
1pm - 1:30pm

Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of the MAH by one of our staff members! At the MAH, our tours don’t just take you through art and history. They immerse you in it and connect you to Santa Cruz and beyond.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025,
12pm - 5pm

Frost Fest

Who wants to spend the first Saturday in December at the MAH, selling your handmade creations, gift shopping and mixing with local jewelers, designers and artists?

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