Event Series:
Genome June
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, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. Free admission to the Museum all day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special indoor festivities 5 to 8 p.m.
Join us for Genomic June! The Museum is thrilled to be partnering with the newly reopened UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute for a month of molecular marvels! Meet the scientists behind cutting edge discoveries, ranging from decoding dire wolves to bombastic banana slugs. From lectures to workshops, citizen science to field trips, June is jam-packed with exciting offerings!
In addition to the festivities, there will be information on the upcoming lectures lined up for the themed Naturalist Night series, the opportunity to experience our special The Art of Nature exhibit, explore special seasonal items in the Gift Shop, and more details about this month’s walks and workshops.
Community Groups & Vendors:
- Norris Center
- UCSC Arboretum
- UCSC Genomics Institute
- Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument
- Santa Cruz Shakespeare
- Sempervirens Fund
- UCSC Naturalist Program
- Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics
- Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
- UC Master Gardeners
- Naturalist Liv Fragiacomo
- and so much more!
Accessibility:
- Drop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the festivities!
- Admission to the Museum is free all day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Follow the latest guidelines for health and safety.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.
- Booths and activities will be indoors and outdoors.
