Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History has exhibits spanning three floors, with exhibits in English and Spanish for greater convenience. Conexiones highlights select pieces from the permanent collection at the Museum of Latin American Art. Queer Santa Cruz offers a closer look at Santa Cruz's LGBTQ community. You can learn more about hidden parts of the city's history through the Santa Cruz County History Gallery and Do You Know My Name?.
Art & Healing: 30 Years After the Loma Prieta Earthquake tells the story of the rebuilding efforts after the devastating earthquake. You can also enjoy outdoor exhibits, which often have a focus on life in the community following challenging times. Don't miss out on the Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden, with its rooftop location.
In addition to stunning collections, the museum also hosts an exciting array of events. Film festivals are always worth checking out here. You may even have the chance to take in an artist's panel with questions and answers.
Art & Healing: 30 Years After the Loma Prieta Earthquake tells the story of the rebuilding efforts after the devastating earthquake. You can also enjoy outdoor exhibits, which often have a focus on life in the community following challenging times. Don't miss out on the Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden, with its rooftop location.
In addition to stunning collections, the museum also hosts an exciting array of events. Film festivals are always worth checking out here. You may even have the chance to take in an artist's panel with questions and answers.
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Sight Name: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Sight Location: Santa Cruz, USA (See walking tours in Santa Cruz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Santa Cruz, USA (See walking tours in Santa Cruz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Santa Cruz, California
Create Your Own Walk in Santa Cruz
Creating your own self-guided walk in Santa Cruz is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walk
Apart from surfboard-filled shores, Santa Cruz is also rich in history reflected in the old buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While none of Santa Cruz's historic architecture sprang up overnight, a great deal of it was lost, or severely damaged, in a single go on October 17, 1989 as a result of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Still, some of the historic buildings have... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Santa Cruz Introduction Walking Tour
Santa Cruz dates back to the founding of Mission Santa Cruz, founded in 1791. The modern city's incorporation dates back to 1866, and some of the most popular industries were agriculture, lime mining, gunpowder manufacturing, and lumber.
In July 1885, three teenage Hawaiian princes took a break from their boarding school, St. Mathew's Hall in San Mateo, and came to cool off in Santa... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
In July 1885, three teenage Hawaiian princes took a break from their boarding school, St. Mathew's Hall in San Mateo, and came to cool off in Santa... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles