Hours, Admission, and Directions
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History |
Museum Hours
Current: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Closed Sunday & Monday
Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Wednesday-Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday
Admission Information
Admission: $4.00/adult; $2.00/seniors (60+); Youth under 18: Free
Museum members: Free Join Now!
Groups: Planning on visiting as a group? Due to the size of the Museum, groups of 6 or more require a reservation for a self-guided tour. Call us at 831.420.6115 to schedule your visit!
Free First Thursday: Admission is free for individuals and families on the first Thursday of January, April, July, and October. Tour reservations required for all group visits, including Free Thursdays.
The Museum is located at:
1305 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831.420.6115
Museum Location on Google Maps
Traveling on Santa Cruz Metro? Use their trip planner.
Driving directions
From the North - Hwy 17
Take Hwy 17 to Ocean St.
Follow Ocean St. all the way to the end, at San Lorenzo Blvd.
Turn LEFT on San Lorenzo Blvd.
Turn RIGHT on East Cliff Dr.
Turn LEFT on Pilkington
Park on Pilkington or surrounding streets
From the North - Hwy 1/Mission Street
Take Hwy 1 South - becomes Mission Street in Santa Cruz
Turn RIGHT on Laurel Street
Turn RIGHT on San Lorenzo Blvd.
Turn RIGHT on East Cliff Dr.
Turn LEFT on Pilkington
Park on Pilkington or surrounding streets
From the South
Take Hwy 1 North to the Morrissey Blvd. exit
Turn RIGHT on Soquel
Keep to the LEFT fork to stay on Soquel:
At the yield sign, turn LEFT then turn RIGHT onto Soquel Avenue
At the next signal, turn LEFT on Seabright Avenue
Follow Seabright Avenue all the way to the end
Turn RIGHT on East Cliff Drive
Turn RIGHT on Pilkington Avenue
Park on Pilkington or surrounding streets
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