History at the Museum of Art and History

A People... A Place... A Vision...

Photo credit: Al Lowry

705 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Voice: (408) 425-7278
Fax: (408) 429-1954

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 4 pm; Thursday 11 am - 8 pm

Discover Santa Cruz County history...

A People...A Place...A Vision is an ongoing interactive exhibit chronicling the people of Santa Cruz County and their history. Visitors can use hands-on displays while learning about native peoples, explorers, Californios, early industry, agriculture, and much, much more.

Here are some of the exhibits you will find:

• Shake hands with Uncle Sam
• Look into the past
• Life in Santa Cruz under Mexican rule