Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History facts for kids
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| Established | 1996 |
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| Location | 705 Front Street Santa Cruz, California |
| Type | Art and history |
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) is a special place in Santa Cruz, California. It's a museum that teaches people about art and history. The MAH started in 1996. It's located in the downtown area at the McPherson Center.
The museum's main goal is to bring people together. It uses art and history to help build a stronger community. They want everyone to have fun and learn new things.
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What You Can Find at the MAH
The MAH has two main types of collections: art and history. The art collection continues the work of the Santa Cruz County Museum of Art, which began in 1982. The history collection continues the work of the Santa Cruz Historical Society, started in 1954.
History Collection
The history part of the museum has a special gallery. This gallery shows the history of the local Monterey Bay Area. It also has a research library and an archive. An archive is a place where old documents and records are kept.
The history collection has more than 7,000 items! You can even look at guides to these collections online.
Museum Publications
The museum also publishes books and journals about local history. This is supported by the Fred D. McPherson Jr. Publications Fund. They have published many issues of the Santa Cruz County History Journal. They also have other local history books and an Online History Journal.
Community Spaces and Historic Sites
The MAH helps run other important places in the community. It operates the Abbott Square community plaza. This is a public space where people can gather.
The museum also looks after three historical buildings or sites. These include Evergreen Cemetery, the Davenport Jail, and the Octagon Building. Many programs at the museum are created with and for people in Santa Cruz County.
Museum Leaders
The museum has had several directors who help guide its work. In February 2020, Rob Woulfe became the executive director. He leads the museum's team.
Before Rob Woulfe, Nina Simon was the director. She served from 2012 until June 2019. The first director was Charles "Chuck" Noel Hilger, who served from 1996 to 2003.
- Rob Woulfe, 2020–present
- Nina Simon, 2012–2019
- Charles "Chuck" Noel Hilger, 1996–2003
