Museum of Art and History, Museum center in downtown Santa Cruz, United States
The Museum of Art and History occupies the McPherson Center building at 705 Front Street, displaying contemporary art exhibitions and local historical artifacts.
The institution emerged in 1996 by combining the Santa Cruz County Museum of Art founded in 1982 and the Santa Cruz Historical Society established in 1954.
The museum maintains a collection of 7,000 items related to Monterey Bay Area history, including a research library and comprehensive archives.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.
The institution manages three historical structures in Santa Cruz County: the Evergreen Cemetery, Davenport Jail, and Octagon Building.
Location: Santa Cruz
Inception: 1996
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00
Website: http://santacruzmah.org
GPS coordinates: 36.97448,-122.02537
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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