SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

SANTA CRUZ, CA

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

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a non-profit organization located in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1916, it is the oldest museum in Santa Cruz County and the second oldest in the state of California.

The museum's mission is to inspire the appreciation and understanding of the natural world through education, research and discovery. To achieve this, the museum offers a wide range of programs, events, and exhibits.

The museum houses a variety of exhibits that focus on the natural history of the region. These include the Santa Cruz Archaeology Gallery, which features artifacts and exhibits related to Native American history and culture in the area. The museum also houses a Bird and Marine Gallery, which displays specimens of birds and marine life from the region. The museum also has a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and field trips to help visitors learn more about the natural world.

The museum also has a gift shop and a research library with a wide range of books and other materials related to natural history in Santa Cruz. In addition, the museum offers a variety of special events throughout the year, including family-friendly events, lectures, and workshops.

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a great place to learn about the natural history of the area and to explore the region's history and culture. It is a wonderful resource for the community and is committed to helping visitors learn more about the natural world.

SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SANTA CRUZ CA. US MID #8400600089

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
1305 EAST CLIFF DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ
CA
95062

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MID # 8400600089
Name SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Alternate Name SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.964335, -122.009244
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 100900
US Census Block: 5006