Friday, July 28, 2023,
2pm - 5pm
Search Results
Friday, August 4, 2023,
4pm - 6pm
Educators' Mixer: Queer History Trunks
Friday, October 6, 2023,
12pm - 9pm
October First Friday
Friday, October 6, 2023,
2pm - 4pm
Queerstory Archives Portal and History Trunk Launch
Sunday, June 9, 2024,
3pm - 4:30pm
SOLD OUT-In Pour Taste: A Timeless Cocktail Series
Sunday, October 20, 2024,
4pm - 6pm
What Our Bones Know: Remembering Our Ancestors Through Movement and Story
Friday, October 25, 2024,
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Late Night @ the MAH: MAHjesty
Saturday, April 19, 2025,
12pm - 4pm
TRANSition Into Spring: A GAYpril Queer Marketplace
Sunday, June 1, 2025,
12pm - 4pm
Pride @ the MAH: Make a Beaded Disco Ball
Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 27, 2026
Queer Santa Cruz
Explore the important contributions, impact, and history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County.
Queerstory
Explore the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County in the Queerstory digital archive and Queer Santa Cruz exhibition.
Press Page
Welcome to the MAH's online press office. Here you will find recent news coverage, press releases, brand assets, and how to get in touch for interviews.
Field Trips
Connect your students to art and history in new ways. Go on a virtual exploration of Santa Cruz County art and history.
Historic Resources
Browse original publications, detailed history journals, fascinating podcast episodes, and an expansive archive to uncover the rich history of Santa Cruz County. For information about the Historic Landmark Program, click here.
Tue, Oct 6, 2020
The History of LGBTQ History Month
Tue, May 30, 2023
A Sense of Pride: Honoring the Pioneers, Trailblazers, and All
Tue, Dec 26, 2023
On Remembrance, Identity & Place
Feb 2, 2024 – Feb 4, 2024
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Art Show
A pop up exhibit that raises awareness about teen dating violence and amplify the voices of those most impacted by it: teenagers.
Special Projects
A series of multi-year, multicultural initiatives focused on research, creative work, access to resources, and community-engaged learning, all designed to illuminate the diverse history of Santa Cruz County.
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.
May 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2025
Out of the Closet and Into the Streets: 50 Years of Santa Cruz Pride
An exhibition highlighting the pluck, panache and purpose of our local LGBTQ+ Pride gatherings that have been held through thick and thin every year since 1975.