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Art Galleries
Cabrillo College Gallery
6500 Soquel Drive, Room 1002, Aptos
A prominent college gallery-space exhibiting the artwork of nationally and internationally known artists. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Monday to Tuesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Frans Lanting Gallery
207 McPherson Street, Suite D, Santa Cruz
Fine prints, books, videos and posters of nature and wildlife by National Geographic photographer, Frans Lanting. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Lundberg Studios
131 Old Coast Road, Davenport
Open weekdays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, weekends 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mary Porter
Sesnon Art Gallery
Porter College/UCSC, Santa Cruz
Pajaro Valley Arts Council/Gallery
37 Sudden Street, Watsonville
PVAC's gallery, housed in a lovely turn-of-the-Century building, features rotating exhibits with a unique blend of fine art. Open Wednesday to Saturday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz
Gallery with monthly fine art exhibits (free admission); Gift Shop featuring local artisans; 60-seat theater. Open Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond
Gallery, art classes, gifts made by local artists, poetry night, clay workshop, music events. Open Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Whale Hedge Studios
51 Ocean - Box 178, Davenport
Fine art watercolors by resident artist Bill Fravel. Free demonstrations. Open weekends and by appointment.
Museums
Agricultural History Project (AHP) Museum
2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville
Museum, exhibits, and equipment representing history of agriculture on the Central Coast. Handicapped accessible. Open Thursday to Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by special arrangement.
Aptos History Museum
7605-A Old Dominion Court, Aptos
A collection of artifacts and photographs depicting the history of Aptos, from the Native American Indians to the earthquake. Open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
5497 Highway 9, Felton
Exhibits, life-size Bigfoot diorama, research library, art, crafts by locals.
Capitola Historical Museum
410 Capitola Avenue, Capitola
Exhibits change twice a year, with interest to tourists and locals. Open Friday to Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Evergreen Historical Cemetery
Evergreen and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz
A state point of interest established in 1850 as one of the first Protestant cemeteries in California. Open sunrise to sunset.
Pajaro Valley Historical Association
332 E. Beach Street, Watsonville
Exhibits and archives pertaining to Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley. Open Tuesday to Thursday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Rancho Del Oso Nature & History Center
3600 Hwy 1, Davenport
Extensive natural and cultural history exhibits of the Waddell Valley. Guided hikes, tours and special events monthly. Open weekends 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
San Lorenzo Valley Museum
12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Displays of early San Lorenzo Valley life, featuring logging, railroads, antique kitchen, powder mill and early schools. Open Wednesday, Friday to Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson Museum
1148 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
Harley-Davidson dealership and museum. Museum has a display for every decade of the Harley. Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed Monday.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
144 School Street, Santa Cruz
The oldest building in Santa Cruz County and the only remaining building of the original Mission Santa Cruz, offers a museum. Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Natural History Museum
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Exhibits on native peoples, geology and local wildlife. Family fun! Tidepool touch tank, live beehive and life-size whale. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Mark Abbott Lighthouse, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
This unique little museum's exhibits chronicle over 100 years of local surfing history. Open Thursday to Monday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art and Santa Cruz history. Docent-led tours, lectures, and family activities. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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