Exhibitions at the MAH

Discover the unheard stories of the people who made Santa Cruz County what it is today.

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.

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.

Audio Monuments is a 4-part audio series installed throughout Santa Cruz. Some of the monuments are one day pop-ups, while others will be in their spaces for several months. However, all have an online presence here.

Each Audio Monument lifts up local histories and stories of our community members. Find an Audio Monument, listen, learn and share part of your story.

Step into the studio of legendary Santa Cruz artist Jim Phillips, creator of the iconic Screaming Hand artwork, and browse work largely unseen since 1984.

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.

Explore the important contributions, impact, and history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County.

Immerse yourself in the phenomena of Monterey Bay's fog and atmospheric rivers through an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Enid Baxter Ryce.

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.

Strange Weather brings together works by influential artists from the 20th and 21st century that creatively illuminate and reframe the boundaries of bodies and the environment.

Explore the complicated dynamics of running for public office and learn more about the role visual culture can play in a political campaign.

A traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program focused on the ideological concept of Agriculture in the regions of California and Mexico.