Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Name: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Address: 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, 95062-3722, United States
Telephone: +1 831-420-6115

#12 among attractions in Santa Cruz

Museum, Natural history museum, History museum

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (address: 1305 E Cliff Dr) is a place located in Santa Cruz (California state) and belongs to the category of museum, natural history museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 36 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°57'52"N latitude and 122°0'36"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Murray Street & Seabright Avenue (bus, 7 min walk), Santa Cruz Boardwalk (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: San Lorenzo River (nature, 3 min walk), Giant Dipper (amusement, 8 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster (beach, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 36°57'52"N, 122°0'36"W

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1305 E Cliff DrEastsideSanta Cruz 95062-3722 United States

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+1 831-420-6115

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History open?

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz (3 min walk), Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz (8 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (9 min walk), Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Santa Cruz (11 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History:

Bus

Murray Street & Seabright Avenue • Lines: 68 (7 min walk)
Seabright Avenue & Hall Street • Lines: 68 (9 min walk)

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (7 min walk)