Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH)
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Downtown Santa Cruz
Monday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | Closed
Thursday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 12:00 PM
Queerstory Self-Guided Walking Tour
In celebration of Pride Month, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is excited to announce the launch of their QueerStory self-guided walking tour available in the beginning June 6, 2026 and will be available all throughout Pride Month. To participate, visitors can pick up a tour brochure in the MAH Atrium . The tour highlights pivotal locations in the history of the local LGBTQIA+ community.
Saturday, July 4 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us this Independence Day for a historic walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery!
What kind of sacrifices were made to create first the village, then the town, and finally the city of Santa Cruz? On this morning walking tour of historic Evergreen Cemetery, explore the theme of celebrating sacrifice and connect with the profound legacies of the individuals who shaped our community.
The tour highlights the deep commitments of early residents, including military veterans and diverse local pioneers, who gave so much to make us who we are today.
About Your Guide
The tour is led by Emerita Professor Traci Bliss, author of Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz. As a local historian with more than 20 relatives buried on the grounds, Professor Bliss brings a deeply personal and authoritative perspective to the triumphs and tragedies of those interred at Evergreen.
Saturday, July 11 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Davenport Day is a one-day community celebration taking place adjacent to Historic Davenport Jail in North County Santa Cruz.
Visitors can experience Joshua Moreno’s installation at Davenport Jail for one last time, take a historic walking tour of downtown Davenport, enjoy music by local musicians and DJs, sample food from local restaurants and food trucks, and support the art, creativity, and culture of local artists and nonprofit vendors
This Is Thirty: Celebrating the MAH and Our Creative Community | April 24 - August 9, 2026
In celebration of the MAH’s 30 year anniversary, This Is Thirty will highlight some of the artwork and artifacts from our permanent collection, reflecting on the museum's history.
Across the gallery and in conversation with This Is Thirty, explore a site specific installation by Joshua Moreno titled The Things We Did and Didn't Do. Moreno uses materials from the MAH's archives to explore how context shapes meaning.
The Things We Did and Didn't Do by Joshua Moreno | April 24 - August 9, 2026
In conversation with This Is Thirty, explore a site specific installation by Joshua Moreno titled The Things We Did and Didn't Do. Moreno uses materials from the MAH's archives to explore how context shapes meaning.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company: The First 50 Years | June 18 - October 4, 2026
An exhibition highlighting 50 years of Santa Cruz Guitar Company's history and impact.
Founded in 1976 by Richard Hoover, the Santa Cruz Guitar Company brought boutique guitar making to the forefront of the steel string guitar business. In his unassuming Santa Cruz shop, Hoover and his team of dedicated guitar making craftspeople--luthiers--
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is the cultural hub of Santa Cruz County—a place where people come together to celebrate art and history, discover themselves, and connect with one another through experiences and exhibitions that resonate locally and globally.
Images:
MAH Front St. Entrance, 2026
This Is Thirty Exhibition, 2026
MAH Atrium, 2025
The Things We Did & Didn't Do Exhibition, 2026