Mar 10, 2021 – Apr 5, 2021
Community Justice Journal
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2021) Santa Cruz County community members, organizations, and students submitted entries sharing their dreams and plans for a just future.
Past Exhibitions
Feb 7, 2020 – Sep 20, 2020
Trailblazers: The Creative Story Behind Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz
Explore how the Santa Cruz County mountain biking community blazed the trail for creativity and innovation.
Aug 2, 2019 – Jul 26, 2020
Librería Donceles
Connect, relax and explore this traveling Spanish language bookstore made up of thousands of used books.
Nov 2, 2018 – Apr 12, 2020
Mirando al Futuro: The Beach Flats Community Garden
Uncover one community garden’s history of cultivation, community change, and historical preservation within a rapidly changing city.
Mar 15, 2019 – Mar 8, 2020
Idolos (Icons)
Make your way up the stairwell to see one artist recreate Mexican icons from his childhood that bridge the gap between his colliding identities.
Nov 22, 2019 – Feb 23, 2020
Santa Cruz Tattoo’d
Uncover personal tattoo stories from across Santa Cruz County. Plus, dive into tattoo history and artistry found throughout the County.
Apr 5, 2019 – Jan 12, 2020
We're Still Here
Experience what social isolation feels like in this powerful exhibition created by 186 seniors and advocates in our community.
Jul 5, 2019 – Nov 10, 2019
Regeneración
Step into an immersive piñata style recreation of a beloved local mural to feel the impact Latinx public art has on the community.
Oct 12, 2019 – Oct 29, 2019
Blue Sky: Same & Different
Immerse yourself in the wonder of HongSeok Ko's masterful balloon installation.
Sep 2, 2016 – Jul 18, 2019
Chamber of Heart & Mystery
Explore this imaginarium for all ages. This whimsical exhibit is a portal to The Word Lab, an afternoon writing lab at the MAH hosted by the Young Writers Program.
Mar 1, 2019 – Jun 23, 2019
Guided by Ghosts
Connect with your ancestors as one artist unpacks her Chinese ancestry and the stories behind Santa Cruz County’s vanished Chinatowns.
Oct 5, 2018 – Mar 23, 2019
Infinite Other
Step into the world of MCXT, a kaleidoscopic universe that melts colors and objects together to create an immersive experience just for you.
Mar 12, 2019 – Mar 17, 2019
PULSIONS
Feel the pulse of the French art scene through a selection of recognized and growing artists who use art to engage with science and politics.
Mar 20, 2018 – Feb 28, 2019
Semi-Set Vertical Blue
Stroll up the stairs as you scan this 20-foot-long tapestry inspired by the infinite capacity of the internet.
Nov 2, 2018 – Feb 17, 2019
Lay of the Land: Rodrigo Valenzuela
What does it feel like to be an immigrant in a new place? What do you do when the lay of the land is unfamiliar?