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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History features exhibits including Cabinets, Curiosities & Collecting, Gray Whales, Santa Cruz Geology and Paleontology, First Peoples of California, and From the Shoreline to the Summit. Visitors explore collections through hands-on experiences and programs. The museum runs Nature Explorers camps during summer, spring, and winter breaks for kindergarten through sixth grade, with week-long day camps featuring outdoor exploration. Toddler Tumble Time, Saturdays in the Soil volunteer events, nature walks including the San Lorenzo River Walk Series, and Sip & Sketch: Skull Illumination round out programming. Located in Seabright in Santa Cruz, California, the museum offers admission savings. Visitors presenting EBT or SNAP cards receive free admission for their families. Families with reciprocal science museum memberships from the Association of Science and Technology Centers may visit free. Adult visitors with disabilities pay the senior rate of three dollars. Guests with foster youth may receive free admission upon request.
Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 21Event
Geologists from UC Santa Cruz identify visitors' rocks, fossils, gems, and minerals inside the Museum's galleries. Families bring specimens for expert identification.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm”
Guests with foster youth may receive free admission upon request
“Guests with foster youth may also receive free admission upon request (youth always free).”
Adult visitors with disabilities receive discounted admission at the Senior rate
“Adult visitors with disabilities will receive discounted admission at the Senior rate ($3) upon request.”
Free admission for visitors and their families who present an EBT/SNAP card
“We are proud to offer FREE admission to visitors and their families who present an EBT/SNAP card.”
Free admission for families with a membership card from a reciprocal science museum (located more than 90 miles away)
“Free admission is available to families with a membership card from a reciprocal science museum featuring the Association of Science and Technology Centers logo.”
Discount for siblings attending camp
“Use the discount code CampSib when registering a sibling to receive $20 off.”
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