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One of the best ways to get involved at the MAH is to become a member. Join today and enjoy unlimited free admission, special viewing access, exclusive programming, and other benefits.
Select a level below to join or renew. Click here to purchase a gift membership.
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Jan 24, 2025 – May 18, 2025
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.
Mar 21, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025
An exhibition featuring a selection of pet themed art and historical photos from the MAH’s collection to celebrate our furry and feathery friends.
May 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2025
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.
For member convenience, the MAH now provides digital membership cards for all levels. In addition to offering significant savings on time and money, using e-cards helps us to expedite fulfillment, reduce our plastic footprint, and simplify reciprocal benefits (like NARM). Please follow the instructions below to take your membership mobile!
Step 1: Download the eMembership Card app on your smartphone or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You can also click the red 'Member" icon below and enter your phone number and last name.
Step 2: When you open the app for the first time, allow it to use your location. This will make sure that the MAH is displayed near the top of the list of museums available in the app. You can also choose to let the app send you notifications—enabling this feature will allow us to keep you up-to-date on the status of your membership and on events happening at the museum.
Step 3: Look for the MAH logo in the list of available museums or search for “Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History”. Once you have selected the MAH, click the “Find My Membership Cards” button. Enter your phone number or membership ID and your last name and click “Find.” If you search using your phone number, be sure to enter the phone number you provided when you purchased your membership.
Step 4: When your information is found, click the “Download My Card” button to store your membership cards in the app. You can display your membership cards at any time by clicking the “Show My Membership Cards” button. You can also choose to add your membership cards to the digital wallet on your device.
Step 5: To view the benefits associated with your membership level, including NARM reciprocal admission benefits if applicable, click the “Membership Benefits” button.
Download instructions here.
Questions? Please email us at membership@santacruzmah.org.
Sign up for a corporate membership at the MAH to join a cohort of local businesses working to support the museum and create lasting memories for their employees and customers.
To find out if you have a valid membership, please contact the MAH membership team at membership@santacruzmah.org.
Show your membership card at participating businesses listed below for select discounts around downtown Santa Cruz.
Our Family level and above memberships include up to two adults and four children under the age of 18.
At the Fan level and above memberships, you can visit over 1,000 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
NARM is there for you no matter where you are across the nation but check out some of our favorites you could visit today...
Discover all participating museums here.
Renew your membership right here online by choosing the membership level you'd like above. You can also renew at any time in person at the front desk. Questions? Get in touch at membership@santacruzmah.org
When you purchase your membership, you have the option to choose an automatic renewal. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting membership@santacruzmah.org
Yes, the MAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation or membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The MAH's tax ID is 94-2718861.
Show your membership card at participating businesses listed below for select discounts around downtown Santa Cruz. Learn More.