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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Tourist attraction

4.7(293 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 11 AM Wed
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

About

Wildlife, plant & archaeology exhibits. Galleries & interactive programs exploring flora, fauna, geology & peoples native to the Bay Area.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    Phone
    (831) 420-6115
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:11 AM–4 PM
    Wednesday:11 AM–4 PM
    Thursday:11 AM–4 PM
    Friday:11 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Nearby

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