MAH Events

This Week

Thursday, December 11, 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.

View the event

Thursday, December 11, 2025,
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Computer Science Playgrounds

Come to our playgrounds and experience the possibilities! Learners of all ages are welcome to join us for an evening of hands-on computer science.

View the event

Friday, December 12, 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.

View the event

Friday, December 12, 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.

View the event

Saturday, December 13, 2025,
11am - 2pm

Wreaths Across America

Join us at Evergreen Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America ceremony honoring sixty interred veterans.

View the event

Saturday, December 13, 2025,
12pm - 3pm

Davenport Jail: Open Hours

Come check out the Davenport Jail: a two-room county jailhouse in Davenport, California built in 1914 that's now open to the public!

View the event

Dec 14 - Dec 20

Sunday, December 14, 2025,
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Artist Tour of Ed Penniman: Landscapes of Home

A guided tour from Ed Penniman of his exhibition Landscapes of Home.

View the event

Thursday, December 18, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Thursday, December 18, 2025,
1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

View the event

Friday, December 19, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Friday, December 19, 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.

View the event

Friday, December 19, 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.

View the event

Saturday, December 20, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Saturday, December 20, 2025,
12pm - 6pm

Winter Family Day

Enjoy free admission to all our current exhibitions, plus the Toy Trains display in the Atrium all day!

View the event

Dec 21 - Dec 27

Sunday, December 21, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Monday, December 22, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

MAH will be closed website 1080 x 700 px 1

Thursday, December 25, 2025 (all day)

Closed for Christmas

The MAH will be closed for Christmas, December 25th.

View the event

Friday, December 26, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Friday, December 26, 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.

View the event

Friday, December 26, 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.

View the event

Saturday, December 27, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Saturday, December 27, 2025,
12pm - 1pm

Kwanzaa Celebration

Join us to celebrate African and African American history, heritage, unity, and the shared values that strengthen our community.

View the event

Dec 28 - Jan 3

Sunday, December 28, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

Monday, December 29, 2025 (all day)

Toy Trains 2025

Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 20th anniversary of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH.

View the event

MAH will be closed website 1080 x 700 px 2

Thursday, January 1, 2026 (all day)

Closed for New Year's Day

The MAH will be closed for New Year's Day, January 1st.

View the event

Friday, January 2, 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.

View the event

First friday lost childhoods exhibition opening 35860743056 o jpg

Friday, January 2, 2026,
12pm - 8pm

Free First Friday

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

View the event

Friday, January 2, 2026,
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.

View the event

More Events

Past Events