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The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world.

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“The Art of Nature” Exhibit Returns

A celebration of scientific illustration and the beauty of the natural world, The Art of Nature runs through June 2025, featuring 46 talented local artists, engaging workshops, and exclusive events. SANTA CRUZ, CA — MARCH 24, 2025 — Nature and creativity collide once again as The Art of Nature returns to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for its...

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The Museum at Your Side: Videos, Articles & News

Old Time Oology

March 31, 2025

Eggs can reveal a good deal about who laid them — hue, markings, shell shape and size can sometimes suggest the identity...

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Message in a Bottle, Souvenir Stories

March 31, 2025

As we wind down from the height of summer, travelers and locals alike are headed home with stories of seasonal adventures. Many...

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Foundational Photographs

March 31, 2025

Laura Hecox: lighthouse keeper, collector, naturalist. Photographer. Here we piece together a richer picture of our founding collector by taking a new...

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Lighthouse Keeper’s Legacy

March 31, 2025

This Naturalist Night lecture was presented by Frank Perry on August 18, 2015 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and...

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Laura Hecox’s Catalog Books

March 31, 2025

We have several books associated with our foundational collection, and this particular one is a small leather bound volume entitled “Shell-Book Freshwater...

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Laura Hecox’s Rocks

March 31, 2025

January brings a new year and new opportunities for contemplation. Many take this occasion to make resolutions, though the new year is...

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Making Sense of Made-for-Sale Baskets

March 31, 2025

Walking down the collection’s basketry aisle, drinking in the breathtaking variety of shape, texture, and technique, a glint might catch your eye....

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Preserving Our Past

March 31, 2025

The Museum opened its doors to the public in 1905, and though the doors have changed over time, the task of stewarding...

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“The Art of Nature” Exhibit Returns

March 31, 2025

A celebration of scientific illustration and the beauty of the natural world, The Art of Nature runs through June 2025, featuring 46...

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Free Lesson Plans

March 30, 2025

Get access to free, downloadable lesson plans for grades K-5. Fill out the form below to receive instant access. These free lesson plans include...

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Exploring Science Through Art

March 28, 2025

Science illustration, like writing or photography, is a form of conveying information. It requires artistic skills, curiosity, keen observation, and scientific knowledge....

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Guide to Foraging

March 27, 2025

People have lived along the central coast of present-day California for millennia, surviving and thriving off of the resources that continue to surround us....

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