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The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (SCMNH) may be the oldest public museum in town, but for over 100 years it has continued to be a renowned landmark and leader in engaging people with the vibrant nature of this region and beyond. Every spring, the SCMNH spotlights California’s diverse plants, animals and landscapes through an annual exhibit, […]
This fall, visitors are invited to browse stunning images featuring the life and landscapes of California’s unique coastal habitats. The The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is currently presenting California: At the Water’s Edge, an exhibit of work by nature, wildlife, and underwater photographer, Jason Bradley. The exhibit features 35 photographs Bradley took from above and […]
In the late 1800’s, a local naturalist and lighthouse keeper named Laura Hecox started a collection of Indian artifacts, shells and specimens. She donated her collection to the City of Santa Cruz to establish its first public museum. In 1905, the museum opened in downtown Santa Cruz before being moved in 1954 to the East […]
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