Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Seabright, United States.
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History exhibits collections of regional flora, fauna, and geological specimens from the Monterey Bay shoreline to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Laura Hecox established the museum in 1905 by donating her personal collection of seashells, minerals, and fossils gathered while working at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
The museum presents Native American artifacts and archaeological specimens that represent the heritage of indigenous communities who lived along the California coast.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, offering free admission for children under 17, while adults pay 4 dollars and college students 2 dollars.
The Carnegie Library building from 1915 houses exhibits that receive 70,000 annual visitors interested in exploring California coastal ecosystems.
Location: Santa Cruz
Location: Seabright
Location: Santa Cruz County
Inception: 1905
Address: 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
Website: http://santacruzmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 36.96444,-122.00966
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:32
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