Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder & How It Can Transform Your Life

Schedule

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Santa Cruz, CA

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Welcome our special guest, Dr. Dacher Keltner, to kick off a year of "Awe @ the MAH," encouraging us to engage in everyday wonder.
About this Event

Please join the MAH as we welcome our special guest, Dr. Dacher Keltner, to kick off a year of "Awe @ the MAH". Through an engaging powerpoint presentation. Dr. Keltner will discuss the science behind awe, encourage participants to engage in everyday wonder, and counteract negativity. Dr. Keltner will be available to sign a limited number of books, available for purchase in the MAH gift shop.


Directly following the lecture, Dr. Keltner will lead an oceanside "Awe Walk" of Santa Cruz for select participants.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States

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