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Oct 18, 2024 – Mar 2, 2025
Re:Collect: Remember Your Cosmic Roots
An immersive Afrospeculative experience that focuses on the exploration and preservation of indigenous cosmic roots.
Exhibitions at the MAH
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More great exhibitions about (and by) our community.
Oct 3, 2014 – Dec 31, 2025
Santa Cruz County History Gallery
Discover the unheard stories of the people who made Santa Cruz County what it is today.
Dec 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2030
Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden
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 1, 2021 – Sep 27, 2026
Queer Santa Cruz
Explore the important contributions, impact, and history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County.
Jan 21, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026
The Collaboratory
A reimagined gallery space for resource sharing and creative collaboration.
Upcoming
Jan 24, 2025 – May 18, 2025
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures in Santa Cruz
An exhibition that pays tribute to the world of travel photography, community, and adventure, where architecture, design, and aesthetics converge in stunning symmetry reminiscent of the iconic filmmaker's visual style.
Upcoming
May 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2025
Threads of Love: The AIDS Memorial Quilt
A powerful exhibition that reflects on the profound impact the HIV/AIDS epidemic had on the LGBTQ+ community. It celebrates the enduring resilience, love, and activism that has defined our collective journey.
Upcoming
Jul 16, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
Heʻe nalu ma California: How Three Hawaiian Princes Brought Surfing to the Americas
An exhibition that spotlights how three Hawaiian princes—David Kawananakoa, Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, and Edward Keliiahonui— introduced surfing to the U.S. mainland via Santa Cruz in 1885.
Upcoming
Mar 21, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025
HOWL: The Art & History of Pets
An exhibition featuring a selection of pet themed art and historical photos from the MAH’s collection to celebrate our furry and feathery friends.
Visit the MAH
Find your space amongst the creative and curious with three floors of bilingual exhibitions, events, educational resources, and community collaborations.