Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Category: Art museum

Address: 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Phone: +18314291964

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–6PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 12–6PM

Friday: 12–6PM

Saturday: 12–6PM

Reviews

Michael Moran

Jul 31, 2022

Average food, but a great lively outdoor atmosphere often with live music! A strange cross between a mall food court and the old Cooper House from before the earthquake.

Cashflow RE Diana Lovetravel

Jun 12, 2022

Interesting museum to visit! Some political focused art exhibits.

DeanaTutu

May 9, 2018

Are you a member? Why not? Support this small amazing small museum. They have wonderful exhibitions, engaging community events, and a spectacular staff. I had my wedding here and couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Please support the MAH, it's only $60 a year.

Prithvi Pande

Dec 20, 2016

Small museum with rotating exhibits. Takes about 1 hour to go through. Costs 5$ for admission, 3$ for students. They have elevators for wheelchair accessibility.

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Questions & Answers

Will the trains displays be showing over the holidays this year?

Joan McVay | Nov 29, 2021
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Nov 29, 2021

Yes! Our Toy Train exhibition will be on display from December 16-26. Our hours are Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm with $10 admission

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Do you have any volunteer positions?

Elizabeth Rider | Aug 27, 2019
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Aug 27, 2019

Hi Elizabeth, we absolutely do! Check out how to get started at https://santacruzmah.org/volunteer

Good morning, My name is Michelle Barbosa and I' m the owner and director of the Santa Cruz Language Institute and we're looking for a new space. Is it possible to rent any room at the museum for teaching languages starting next year? Thank you

Santa Cruz Language Institute | Aug 27, 2019
Glorious Light | Aug 27, 2019

I'm pretty sure you can. Ask the information desk personnel as you come into the MAH. They always ask what your needs are. You can can also call.

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I live next to DeLaveaga Park.My back yard is adjacent to the old Santa Cruz Zoo. I am concerned that this important historical Santa Cruz location will be forgotten. Is there a contact person at a the museum about this?

Martha Mangan | Aug 26, 2020
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Aug 26, 2020

Thanks for reaching out. DeLaveaga is actually in the process of gathering historic photos to do a display on site. We recommend reaching out to them directly with your concerns. Their Chief Adminstrator, Jamie B. Loustalot would be your best contact: www.delaveagagolf.com/contact

Cost of admission

Michael Speckman | Aug 26, 2020
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Aug 26, 2020

Hi Michael! Phil has it correct. Our admission is $10 general, $8 for students, free for children under 5, and free for everyone on the first Friday of every month. Here’s a helpful guide for your first visit: santacruzmah.org/blog/newcomers-guide

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Which days are free to the public? And do Cabrillo students get in free if they have an assignment to go to an art museum & write an essay on an art piece or art installation they have experienced in person?

Patricia Combs | Aug 27, 2019
Laura Lew | Aug 27, 2019

The first Friday of each month is free admission to the public as part of the First Friday Art Tours throughout Santa Cruz County (I recommend that for gallery lab credit). On other days, Cabrillo students can buy day admission or a pass at a discount with a valid student ID.

Hello. Does Allie still work at the MAH? I was a volunteer for about 6 years under her direction. I loved the helping prepare for the big event each year. Making the food , serving , even the cleaning up afterwards was so much fun. Thanks, kelly baro

Kelly Baron | Aug 27, 2019
Susanna Barnes | Aug 27, 2019

Sorry, I don't know who she is but I can say all the employees and volunteers at their special events are all very nice and make for a fun and pleasant experience.

How much do tickets cost for locals? Or is it all the same? Lol

Mariah Blymyer | Aug 27, 2019
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Aug 27, 2019

Hi Mariah! Admission costs are the same. It is $10 general for everyone, $8 for students, $8 for military personnel, and free for MAH members and children under 5. Then we are free all day on the First Friday of each month.

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Will there be a community Christmas dinner this year?

Rhonda | Aug 27, 2019
Vic O | Aug 27, 2019

Have no idea... I bet if you call them someone will know

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Does site have parking lot?

Eileen Lipkin | Aug 27, 2019
Dan Reyes | Aug 27, 2019

The museum does not have a private lot. But there's public city parking on the same block and across the street. So it's easy to walk from parking location to the museum. I don't know how much they charge.

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