The lumber mills of the Santa Cruz Mountains with a focus on the shingle mills, tan bark operations, box and barrel mills.
Enjoy a plethora of calculating and measuring artifacts and a model of Vannevar Bush’s 1931 differential analyzer - a mechanical analog computer that solves differential equations.
The differential analyzer will be operated each Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm-3pm, or by arrangement.
Call (831) 338-8382 to schedule a demonstration.
The Artist-in-Residence Program aims to support local artists by providing them with the time and space to create a new body of work that relates to the history of the San Lorenzo Valley. The residency is open to Santa Cruz County visual artists working in all media who wish to research local history and engage with our visitors, staff, and volunteers. More information and application HERE.
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum is seeking original artwork from local artists for an exhibition on the Community Wall at the Santa Cruz County Government Building. Please submit photographs or digital images of up to five (5) works with your entry form. There is no fee to participate.
Native Roots - Pictorial images depicting California native flora: Flowers, ferns, grasses, shrubs, vines, trees etc. More information and entry form HERE.
Scott will be presenting historical images from his personal collection, a collection he has accumulated over many years of researching local history and he will be sharing their stories. Bring along your treasures to share and reveal their story too, or bring along your questions.
Please Note: The images that Scott will be presenting are not necessarily from the San Lorenzo Museum collection.
Join us on the first Saturday each month from 8am - 10am as we pull weeds, trim over growth, rake excess debris, and nurture the plantings at our two galleries.
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes, protective gloves and a sun hat. Bring gardening tools, a bottle of water, sunscreen, and a snack.
Check out our Land Tending tips HERE.
Grace Gallery will be CLOSED on May 17 due to the Santa Cruz County History Fair - see you there!
The galleries will be open dependent upon the availability of docents.
Please call: Grace Episcopal Gallery, Boulder Creek - (831) 338-8382, Belardi Gallery, Felton - (831) 704-7066.
The galleries will be CLOSED when the power is out.
Visit collections and stories at Museum From Home. Check out our latest Newsletter. Read our Annual Report.
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum operates two galleries, one in Boulder Creek and one in Felton. Both are housed in former church buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both galleries house permanent and temporary exhibitions. Entrance is FREE, donations are appreciated
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 1 - 4pm
Open Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm
The Museum office is located at:12547 Highway 9, Boulder CreekOffice Hours: Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm Please call or email for an appointment.