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Our Mission: Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the Los Altos area.

 

NOW on Exhibit:
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Through Thick & Thin: a Tale of Two Sisters
Opening reception: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 PM

Steeped in Yankee tradition and progressive social values, larger-than-life sisters SARAH WINCHESTER and ISABELLE MERRIMAN were ahead of their time. Infamous yet misunderstood, Sarah was a savvy businesswoman and amateur architect who found solace in building. Isabelle was passionate and outspoken, fighting for the rights of the abused and oppressed. Click here to read more.

23rd Annual Crab Feed & Auction
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Preview special auction items and learn more about this exciting event. Tickets for the Crab Feed & Auction have sold out. Click here to read more.

Click here to preview Silent and Live Auction items.

Thank you to Our Event Donors & Sponsors!

Give a Museum Membership!
membership Share the benefits and fun you enjoy with friends and family. Memberships start at $25. Your contributions support the Museum and are greatly appreciated. Click here to learn more, renew, or purchase a special gift membership.
Make a Donation to the Museum Online
DONATE Now you can support the museum online through secure online credit card donation. The Los Altos History Museum has partnered with Guidestar, Network for Good, and VeriSign Secure to offer safe online giving that is 100% tax deductible. Click here to make your gift. Note: You will be redirected to the official GuideStar webpage to make your gift to the Los Altos History Museum.

The History Museum complex is admission FREE.

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.

Self-Guided and Docent Tours Available
Explore the main museum on your own or opt for a docent guided tour at no additional charge. The J. Gilbert Smith House requires a docent guide. A free audio tour is available at the Museum Store for the upper level permanent exhibit. Special tours may be scheduled for groups of ten or more. A month’s lead time is required. Please call 650.948.9427, Ext. 89.

We are closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

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