Los Altos History Museum

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

Museum Contacts:

Helpful Phone Numbers:

General Inquiries: (650) 948-9427
Special Tours (for 10 or more people): (650) 948-9427 x89
Event Rentals: (650) 948-9427 x12
Volunteering: (650) 948-9427 x91
Membership: (650) 948-9427 x87
Research/Collections Inquiries: (650) 948-9427 x11
Internship Program: (650) 948-9427 x10

Museum Staff:

Laura Bajuk

Laura Bajuk
Executive Director
(650) 948-9427 x10
lbajuk@losaltoshistory.org

Assistant to the ED
(650) 948-9427 x14

Lisa Robinson
Collections Manager
(650) 948-9427 x11
lrobinson@losaltoshistory.org

Emily Lewis-Lacroix
Graphics and Web Manager
elewis@losaltoshistory.org

Mark Perry
Facility and Rentals Manager
(650) 948-9427 x12
mperry@losaltoshistory.org

Board of Directors:

Patti Rose, President
Jim Thurber, Past President
Diane Claypool, 1st Vice President
Lois Adams, 2nd Vice President
Ginger Beman, Secretary
Cathy Anderson, Treasurer
Larry Bjork
Jan Fong
Ann Foxen
Kristen Fuller
Paul Gonella
Geralyn Mathews
Barbara Mordo
Sande Stuart
Edward Taft
Nomi Trapnell

Committee Chairs:

Patti Rose, Executive
Patti Rose & Jim Thurber, Human Resources
Kathy Lera, Nominating/Governing
Jan Fong & Jan Masters, Volunteer Development

Collections & Interpretation: Jane Reed
Sande Stuart, Collections
Geralyn Mathews, Docents
Marilyn Henderson, Special Tours
Anne Roberts, Education
Nan Geschke, Duveneck Exhibit
Linda Gass, Water Exhibit
Don McDonald, Historian
Wendell Lehr, Oral History
Pinky Whelan, Smith House

Finance & Development: Lois Adams & Karen Purtich
Ann Foxen & Cathy Anderson, Finance
Lois Adams, Ambassadors
Pinky Whelan, Antiques Shows/Special Events
Cathy Anderson & Patti Rose, Crab Feed (February 5, 2011)
Marie Backs & Jeanne Foerster, Event Rentals
TBD, Fashion Show (March 15, 2011)
TBD, Home & Garden Tour (May 7, 2011)
Nomi and Fritz Trapnell, Membership
Ann Oliver & Mardell Blaufarb, Member Field Trips
TBD, Oktoberfest (September 26, 2010)
Nomi Trapnell, Shoup House Centennial
Jean Kenny & Diane Simmons, Store Managers
Nicolette Wilson & Lana Moore, Teddy Bear Picnic (August 15, 2010)
Kristen Fuller, Train Days (August 28 & 29, 2010)

Facilities
Marie Backs & Paul Foerster, Facilities
Caroline Landsbergen, Gardens

PR
Karen Purtich & Nicolette Wilson, Marketing
Pidge Barry, Demographics
Ruby Lai, Histographer
Lori Tuttle, Hospitality/Receptions
Ed Taft, Information Technology
Clyde Noel, Newsletter

Find us Online:

Join our group on Facebook!

Click here to view the History Museum Facebook page.

The Garden Club of Los Altos volunteers share their time with the Museum. Click "About Us" to view the Los Altos History Museum reference.

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.