Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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1305 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has been connecting people to the wonders of nature for over a century, offering a variety of exhibits and educational programs aimed at fostering a love for the environment. With both virtual and in-person experiences, the museum showcases the rich natural history of California, including a focus on the region's iconic coast redwoods and diverse ecosystems.

In addition to its captivating exhibits, the museum provides numerous educational resources, including K-12 programs, seasonal camps, and community events that serve over 30,000 individuals each year. The institution is dedicated to enhancing its offerings through initiatives like the Bright Future Campaign, which aims to modernize and expand its facilities and programs for future generations.

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Jason D.
7/3/2025

Forgot to review this place! We had been wanting to see this place for years and finally went. It's a mile or so from the Boardwalk. Long walk or fast drive. They'll give you a parking pass for...

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Morgan M.
6/5/2023

This place is so cool I'm a local person and I haven't been here in 30 years, and I absolutely love it. We went for the mastodon tooth to look at it and view it and I was pleasantly surprised with...

Joan M.
2/9/2025

I had a great time there's games there, huge whale, tide pool, very fun my nani will get mad if you don't go(jk) and there's a live snake go if you dare (it's in a cage)I'ma kid don't be mad!

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Sonnia Jean K.
7/18/2023

What a great find during our touristy tour of Santa Cruz! I love to visit museums because there are always fascinating and educational kinds of stuff inside. When we got to the Santa Cruz Museum...

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Steven W.
3/24/2018

This is probably one of the smallest natural history museums ever, located pretty much directly across from seabright beach. Parking is street only. Due to the popularity of santa cruz beaches,...

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