We stopped here and met up with extended family--8 grandkids mostly age 9 and under. Everyone was busy and entertained for about an hour. Facility is small enough that the kids could roam freely and we could easily keep track of them. Hands on exhibits include dinosaur dig, tide pool, microscope station. It's right next to the beach so it's... More

Ok, it is small in space, but it is packed with exhibits. Hands on touch pool for kids. Docents that are knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful setting a block off the beach. Reserved parking on the street, but, if youvisit the museum, you can leave your car and walk to the beach. $4 to get in, I think reasonable. Nice little... More

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History may be small. But the allure of it is that, in such a small space, they present so much information that is interesting and exciting no matter what age you are. They have a variety of interactive exhibits, such as a touchtank filled with tidepool critters, and art station where visitors can be... More

While other cities build exciting science or natural history museums, this small institution struggles on, mainly as a place to take students on field trips. They do offer some special events and exhibits of local animals (stuffed, skeletons, etc), plants and sea life, but it's a shame the organization who runs it has not been able to generate funding to... More

We try to visit natural history museums wherever we find them. This one is a true delight. The exhibits are wonderful, the staff is helpful and interested in making the experience memorable. It seems to give a good overall picture of the natural history of the area, including a mountain lion, owls, raptors, hummingbirds and so much more. It's surrounded... More

Make the time to visit, relax, and enjoy a little bit of culture and art. Robbie Schone, the curator of the museum, brings a unique flare to any exhibit. The integrity and skill that he puts into his work speaks for it's self. Santa Cruz is lucky to have this museum and Robbie over seeing the details.

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a gem of a little museum ... stop in and see a bit of local history.

This museum is a much loved installment in the Santa Cruz community. It exhibits many historical natural and Olone artifacts- including a giant Santa Cruz sea cow skeleton- and has a life size, climbable grey whale sculpture out front- all right across from seabright beach and within walking distance to the Boardwalk and the Harbor all the East Cliff Drive... More