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About Our Permanent Exhibits

Native Peoples:
The Ohlone
Artifacts, baskets, images, and a giant mural immerse you in life on the Central Coast 200 years ago.
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Geology of the
Santa Cruz Region
Above and below the water over the millenia, you can find fossils of both marine and land animals, including whales, dolphins, and a mastadon!
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Wildlife & Habitats of the Santa Cruz Region
Visit our live beehive, and live king snake. Dioramas illustrate the great variety of habitats in the Santa Cruz region, and the animals that live there.
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Marine Life of the Monterey Bay
Get your hands wet in our touch pool full of local intertidal animals, and get acquainted with the shells found on our local beaches.
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Garden Learning Center
Come outside and check out our Garden Learning Center, located on the eastern side of the Museum building. This garden exhibit demonstrates principles of ecological gardening and landscaping.
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Museum Collections
Collections are the very heart of being a Museum. The meticulous preservation of biological, ethnographic, and historic artifacts allows for the creation of educational exhibits. Even more importantly, the items act as a window into the past and are preserved for the future.
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