Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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General Info: The Museum traces its beginnings to the late 1800s and the collection of naturalist Laura Hecox. Miss Hecox was born in Santa Cruz in 1854 and from childhood had a keen interest in the natural sciences. Her parents, Adna and Margaret Hecox, traveled overland from Illinois to California in 1846 and settled in Santa Cruz the following year. In 1869 Mr. Hecox was appointed keeper of the original Santa Cruz Lighthouse and took up residence there with his wife and family.
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Extra Phones: Fax: (831) 420-1137
Location: From the North – Hwy 17: Take Hwy 17 to Ocean St., follow Ocean St. all the way to the end, at San Lorenzo Blvd., Turn LEFT on San Lorenzo Blvd. Turn RIGHT on East Cliff Dr. Turn LEFT on Pilkington, Park on Pilkington or surrounding streets From the North – Hwy 1/Mission Street: take Hwy 1 South – becomes Mission Street in Santa Cruz, Turn RIGHT on Laurel Street, Turn RIGHT on San Lorenzo Blvd., Turn RIGHT on East Cliff Dr., Turn LEFT on Pilkington, Park on Pilkington or surrounding streets
Neighborhood: Eastside
Amenities: Admission: $4 Adult,$2 Seniors (over 60),$2 Students,Free for Youth (under 18) Free for Museum Members Free First Friday: Admission is free for individuals and families on the first Friday of every month. Tour reservations required for all group visits, including Free Fridays. Groups: Planning on visiting as a large group? Due to the size of the Museum, groups of 10 or more require a reservation for a self-guided tour. PARKING: Parking is available on Pilkington Avenue or in surrounding streets. From April-September you must get a free parking permit from inside the Museum to park on the museum-side of Pilkington Ave. Be Green! Consider walking, biking, or carpooling to visit the Museum.
Other Link: http://www.santacruzmuseums.org
Categories: Museums, Gift Shops, Places Of Interest, Science Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions
Other Information: Parking: Street