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Docent-Guided Museum Programs

Docent with class of pre-schoolers

Well trained docents will bring your tour to life--making your visit memorable and exciting! Pre- and post-visit activity materials are available for most programs.

 

Pre-School Programs

Docent-guided preschool programs are fun and engaging.  Programs run about 30 minutes - perfect for young attention spans.  Docents encourage children to use their imaginations as they learn.

Myrtle the Turtle - a Tale of Animal Coverings

The Special Trees - A Story About Ohlone Children

Kindergarten & Grade 1 Programs

Docent-guided school programs introduce concepts in fun and interactive ways.  Games and hands-on materials make for an exciting learning adventure! Programs run approximately 60 minutes.

Animal Habitats

Life of an Ohlone Child

Art of Nature (May 2012)

Grade 2-4 Programs

Fascinating and hands-on, docent-guided programs enrich themes and foster understanding of natural history concepts through fun learning experiences. Programs run approximately 60 minutes.

Animal Adaptations

Ohlone Social Roles

Art of Nature (May 2012)

Neary Lagoon Wetland Walk

Grade 5-6 Programs

Neary Lagoon Watershed Walk

Art of Nature (May 2012)

Grade 7 Program

Santa Cruz Sandhills Exploration

 


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SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Schedule a self-guided tour of the Museum by calling us at (831) 420-6115 Tuesday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Due to the size of the Museum all groups must have a reservation.

 

MORE RESOURCES

Bring a part of the Museum to your classroom - click below to see what's available.

 

MUSEUM EVENTS

What's happening at the Museum? Check out our Events Calendar!