SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Fernald’s Iris (Iris fernaldii)? Along the Sequoia trail
Fernald’s Iris (Iris fernaldii)? Credit: btwashburn

The Santa Cruz County Historical Museum is located in Santa Cruz, California. The museum was established in 1936 and is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich and diverse history of Santa Cruz County. It houses a collection of over 10,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the area’s past. The museum is a great resource for students, researchers, and the general public who are interested in learning more about the county’s history.

The museum is housed in an old 1877 Italianate-style building, which was originally built as a private residence. Inside, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that feature artifacts from various periods of Santa Cruz County’s history. These include Native American artifacts, items from the Spanish and Mexican periods of the area, and artifacts from the Gold Rush era. There is also a large collection of items from the turn of the twentieth century, including furniture, clothing, tools, and documents.

The Santa Cruz County Historical Museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and guided tours that explore various aspects of the county’s history. The museum also serves as a community gathering place for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays.

The Santa Cruz County Historical Museum is a great place to explore and learn about the county’s past. It is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is free and the museum offers a variety of educational programs and tours for adults and children.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SANTA CRUZ CA. US MID #8400600075

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
118 COOPER STREET
SANTA CRUZ
CA
95060

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600075
Name SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.974828, -122.025712
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 100700
US Census Block: 2018