Find your space amongst the creative and curious with three floors of bilingual exhibitions, events, educational resources, and community collaborations.
An exhibition that spotlights how three Hawaiian princes—David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and Edward Keliʻiahonui— introduced surfing to the U.S. mainland via Santa Cruz in 1885 and rode the wave of legacy and relevance to Santa Cruz County.
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.
The London Nelson Legacy Initiative is a collaboration between a Black-led citizen group and the MAH to research and share the stories of Black pioneers in pre-1900s Santa Cruz County.
“The MAH is a hotbed of community building and creativity. Working with the MAH means bringing exciting ideas and projects not only to life, but also to the broader Santa Cruz County community.”
Steve McKay, Professor of Sociology and Director, UCSC Center for Labor and Community
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