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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1305 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 United States Get Directions
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Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History garden learning center, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us. Saturday, August […]
Free

CZU and You | Naturalist Night: Reintroducing Fire

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Fire is a natural part of the California landscape and plays an integral role in our local ecology. For millennia, Indigenous communities have stewarded the land with fire, but centuries of fire suppression, periods of extreme drought, and an expanding populace into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) have led to increasingly intense fires that threaten communities. […]
Free – $4

First Friday After Hours | Fire

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
August’s First Friday explores the hot topic of fire in Santa Cruz County as part of our CZU and You series. Reflect on the three years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fires with local community groups that steward our open spaces, artists who are inspired by our local forests, and experts who can share their hot […]
Free

Super Summer Saturday

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Enjoy FREE family-friendly pop-ups in the Park all summer long. Featuring nature activities, community groups, food vendors, and more! Plus enjoy free admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History all day. Saturday, July 22, 2023 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, […]

Summer Camp: Biomimicry (Ages 10-11)

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Biomimicry is an engineering concept that uses ideas from nature to create sustainable solutions. We invite kids to spend the week exploring and drawing inspiration from nature to solve design challenges and engineer their own solutions to help humans live more sustainably on Earth. The week leads up to completing an engineering project and an […]
$295

Volunteer Orientation

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Build community and connect with nature!  Join us for our summer Volunteer Orientation to explore opportunities, learn about the Museum, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:30-7 p.m. at the Museum More about volunteering Volunteers get free access to special events, in-depth training and resources, and opportunities for growth and stewardship. From supporting […]
Free

First Friday | The Art of Nature

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after hours events every First Friday, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. Free admission to the Museum all day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special outdoor festivities 5-8 p.m. April’s event will feature over a […]
Free

Makers Market

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
During this outdoor Makers Market, meet local artists featured in our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work, and support them by going home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! There will be free admission to the Museum, making it the perfect time to explore this year’s science illustration display […]
Free

First Friday | The Art of Nature

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after hours events every First Friday, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. Free admission to the Museum all day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special outdoor festivities 5-8 p.m. April’s event will feature over a […]
Free

Family Fun with Salamanders

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Winter is a great time for getting to know local amphibians. Join our Education Coordinator Chris Soriano for a fun morning in the redwoods looking for salamanders! We’ll explore the woods, learn how to find salamanders, and practice turning over logs and rocks in ways that protect critters. Saturday, January 14, 2023 10 a.m. to […]
Free

Winter Wonders Camp | Ages 5-7 is FULL

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
January 3rd- 6th, 2023 Times: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. Grades: K through 2nd grade (ages 5-7) Price: $225 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) Description: Winter can be a wild time! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this winter break to learn about the seasons, the weather, and how […]
$225

Mini Fungus Fair

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
It’s mushroom season! Join local fungiphiles at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for the return of the (Mini) Fungus Fair in partnership with the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. Explore a display of dozens of species of local mushrooms while enjoying free family-friendly activities and community resources: Free admission to the Museum all day! Fungus forward […]
Free

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