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Get ready for a fun-gi First Friday at the Museum!
Our Fungus February First Friday invites you to dive into the fascinating world of fungi and the vital role they play in our local ecosystems. From underground networks to above-ground marvels, this evening celebrates the weird, wonderful, and essential world of mushrooms.
Connect with artists, mycologists, and community partners who study, steward, and share the magic of fungi. Enjoy hands-on activities, refreshments, free museum admission, and special seasonal items in the Museum Store. An open bar will be available for guests 21+.
Guests are welcome to bring mushrooms or lichen they’ve found to be identified by knowledgeable experts.
This First Friday, we’re partnering with:
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Ferd Bergholz, artist
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Sarah Brother Bot, artist
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Ale Padron, artist
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Andrea Dingledein, artist
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Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz
- Liv Fragiacomo, ecologist
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Far West Fungi, mushroom tea sampling
- …and more!
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 5–8 pm
Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Admission: Free
Ages: All ages welcome
Come celebrate the hidden kingdom beneath our feet and kick off Fungus February with a night of science, art, and community.
Fungus February programming presented with support from UCSC’s The Humanities Institute, featuring Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds, Change our Minds, and Shape our Futures by British mycologist Merlin Sheldrake for this year’s Deep Read program. Learn More.
