Welcome back Santa Cruz County! The MAH is now open every Friday and Saturday. Book your timed visit today >>
Jan 15, 2021 – May 2, 2021
Highlighting Santa Cruz County's creativity and compassion during a Global Pandemic with a community-sourced and co-created exhibition.
More great exhibitions about (and by) our community.
Oct 3, 2014 – Dec 31, 2025
Discover the unheard stories of the people who made Santa Cruz County what it is today.
Dec 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2030
Take an inspired break among art outdoors. Explore outdoor sculpture – and the surrounding Santa Cruz vistas – from the museum’s permanent collection in this quiet rooftop space.
Oct 4, 2019 – Aug 22, 2021
Dive into the story of 'On Sight' the group of Santa Cruz County artists who worked to rebuild downtown after the Loma Prieta earthquake.
Mar 6, 2020 – May 9, 2021
See how art can help us think creatively about combating climate change and social injustices.
Apr 28, 2020 – Apr 24, 2022
Explore the important contributions, impact, and history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County.
Mar 9, 2020 – May 31, 2021
Wander up the stairwell to see every side of this three-story column of flowers and bees.
Sep 4, 2020 – Jul 25, 2021
Stroll through this outdoor exhibition to imagine individual and collective pathways toward healing with artist Irene Juárez O’Connell.
May 14, 2021 – Sep 5, 2021
Experience selected artworks from the Museum of Latin American Art’s permanent art collection and their connection to the stories of local Latinx individuals and communities.
Jun 18, 2021 – Jul 24, 2022
Set upon a historical archive of art, objects, and stories from communities affected by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
Presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz with additional support provided by the History Forum.
Aug 6, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
Step into the studio of legendary Santa Cruz artist, Jim Phillips, creator of the Screaming Hand, and browse work largely unseen since 1984.
May 21, 2021 – Jul 25, 2021
Commemorate the MAH's 25th anniversary with a celebratory collection of artworks and objects from our permanent collection.
Jun 8, 2021 – Jun 13, 2021
Find the 15-foot inflatable sculpture by artist Kurt Perschke as it pops up daily in different locales throughout Santa Cruz County.
Sep 3, 2021 – Aug 21, 2022
Inspired by the MAH publication of the same name, uncover inspiring stories about Santa Cruz County residents from the early 20th century to the present.
Presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz.
Sep 16, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
Wander through an immersive and kaleidoscopic ocean of light and sound created by U.K.-based digital arts collective Squidsoup.
Sep 16, 2021 – Sep 19, 2021
Light up the night at Frequency, the MAH's new four-day festival of light, sound, and digital culture.
Jan 14, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Immerse yourself in the phenomena of Monterey Bay's fog and atmospheric rivers through an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Enid Baxter Ryce.
Jan 21, 2022 – Mar 27, 2022
Honor the legacy of Roy and Frances Rydell and the creativity of Santa Cruz County in an exhibition featuring the 2020-2021 Rydell Visual Arts Fund recipients, Ann Altstatt, Marc D'Estout, Cid Pearlman, and Edward Ramirez.
With new advance registration and safety procedures, see what we've done to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable Museum visit.