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Los Altos History Museum

The Los Altos Museum complex is made up of the History House, Museum, historic gardens, refurbished 1915 tank house and antique farm (home to one of the last active apricot orchards in Santa Clara Valley). The 1905 shingled farm house hearkens back to a simpler time. Visitors, especially children, tend to gain a new perspective and appreciation for present day conveniences as they explore the complex.

The Museum is a 8,200 sq ft, 3 level building which presents both changing and permanant interactive exhibits and hands-on learning exhibits. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens even when the house and museum are closed. Picnic tables are available for lunch under the heritage oaks.

The Museum supports current and ongoing programs including presentations associated with special exhibits, the Margaret Thompson Historical Essay Contest, third grade history tours, the traveling Ohlone Kit for schools, and oral history collections. Guides and research archives are available.

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  Los Altos History Museum

  51 S. San Antonio Road
  Los Altos, CA 94022

  Phone: 650-948-9427

  Fax: 650-559-0268

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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

• Current Events

  02/09/10- 06/01/10

  Through Thick and Thin.. A Tale of Two Sisters - Exhibit

• Upcoming Events

  03/25/10

  Parent Preview Night

• Past Events

  03/18/10	Museum Night at the Los Altos History Museum
  01/03/10	Tiny Book Story Time
  12/12/09	The World’s Smallest Post Office
  11/22/09	Miniature Crafting Workshops
  11/08/09	Miniature Artisans Roundtable
  11/06/09	Steppin' Out Fashion Show
  10/18/09	Hansson Miniature Furniture Trunk Show
  10/09/09- 01/15/10	Artists in Residence
  10/01/09- 01/17/10	It's a Small World... An Exhibit of Scaled Miniatures
  08/01/09	Photo Collection Day
  07/16/09	Kid's Camera Workshop
  06/21/09	Historic Downtown Walking Tour
  06/06/09- 09/20/09	Museum Exhibit -- Picturing California 1890-1920
  11/01/08- 04/30/09	Trains Mean Business - Los Altos Business Districts (1908-1950)
  09/28/08	Oktoberfest
  09/01/08- 11/09/08	Anna Knapp Fitz - A Portrait of an Artist
  05/09/08- 05/10/08	7th Annual Home & Garden Tour
  03/15/08	Family Day at the Los Altos History Museum
  01/17/08- 06/22/08	Lucile and David Packard: Valued Partners
  08/17/07	From Graceland to the Promised Land - An Elvis Celebration
  08/15/07	Viva Las Vegas
  07/21/07	History Museum Teddy Bear Picnic Lunch
  05/12/07	6th Annual Home and Garden Tour
  01/18/07- 05/27/07	Scene From Above: Maps & Aerial Photos of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills
  11/02/06- 01/07/07	Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream Train
  08/24/06- 10/15/06	Los Altos Impressions - Juried Art Show
  05/25/06- 08/20/06	Los Altos Impressions
  05/12/06	5th Annual Spring Home & Garden Tour - Hidden Gems of Los Altos
  01/22/06- 05/21/06	Stitches in Time: 100 Years of Machines and Sewing
  08/04/05	Family Film Night
  06/16/05- 01/08/06	Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!
  03/01/05	Discussion of All the Little Live Things
  01/01/05- 06/12/05	Wallace Stegner: Throwing a Long Shadow
  11/26/04- 01/02/04	Through the Eyes of a Child
  04/18/04	Nova Vista Symphony
  04/10/04	Music for Minors with Rosie Richardson
  04/04/04	Schola Cantorum
  03/28/04	Bus Barn Stage Company excerpts from The Goodbye Girl
  03/14/04	Ye Olde Town Band
  02/22/04	Bus Barn Follies - Greatest Hits
  02/13/04- 07/15/04	Crown of the Peninsula: Los Altos Land Use Over Time
  01/11/04- 04/25/04	The Melody Lingers On: Musical Arts in Los Altos
  10/18/03	An Encounter with Traditional Japanese Arts
  09/25/03	Gallery Talk: Bittersweet: My Grandmother's Quilt & Life
  08/14/03- 11/22/03	Bittersweet: Japanese American Legacy & Resistence