Open Archives

Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved. Please note: Open Archives is an informal drop-in experience, not a time for in-depth research appointments. If you’d like to schedule research time, please contact us in advance by email or phone. We usually pop open the archives every week—though every now and then we take a break. For more information, email [email protected] Get in touch and learn more about how you or your business can help keep this event fun, affordable, and community-oriented.