Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Exhibits and educational programs connect wildlife, geology and human relationships with the region’s environments.

The photograph shows a spider recorded at the museum during an earlier visit. Living displays and individual specimens can change, so check current exhibits rather than expecting the same animal to be present. Confirm opening, admission and the particular family program or guided activity before travelling. Workshops and group visits have separate arrangements, and accessibility requirements should be discussed directly with the museum.

Visitor details reviewed October 25, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Tyler Karaszewski / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.