Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 11 AM Wed
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
- Address1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- 📞Phone(831) 420-6115
- 🕒HoursMonday:ClosedTuesday:11 AM–4 PMWednesday:11 AM–4 PMThursday:11 AM–4 PMFriday:11 AM–4 PMSaturday:10 AM–5 PMSunday: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
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