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| J. Gilbert Smith House |
| History Museum |
| Museum Collection |
| Upcoming Events |
| Membership |
| Volunteering |
| Education |
| Event Rentals |
| Visit the Museum |
| Contact Us |
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| Press |
| Our Mission: Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the Los Altos area. |
Museum Contacts:
Helpful Phone Numbers:
General Inquires: (650) 948-9427
Special Tours: (650) 948-9427 x89
Event Rentals: (650) 948-9427 x12
Volunteering: (650) 948-9427 x91
Membership: (650) 948-9427 x87
Research/Collections Inquires: (650) 948-9427 x11
Internship Program: (650) 948-9427 x10
Museum Staff:
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Laura Bajuk Executive Director (650) 948-9427 x10 lbajuk@losaltoshistory.org |
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Emily Lewis Assistant Director (650) 948-9427 x14 elewis@losaltoshistory.org |
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Lisa Robinson Collections Manager (650) 948-9427 x11 lrobinson@losaltoshistory.org |
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Carolyn Hopkins Event Rentals Coordinator (650) 948-9427 x12 chopkins@losaltoshistory.org |
Board of Directors:
Jim Thurber, President
Diane Claypool, 1st Vice President
Lois Adams, 2nd Vice President
Patti Rose, Secretary
Ann Foxen, Treasurer
Kathy Lera, Past President
Ginger Beman
Larry Bjork
Jan Fong
Kristen Fuller
Paul Gonella
Geralyn Mathews
Barbara Mordo
Julie Rose
Sande Stuart
Committee Chairs:
Jim Thurber, Executive
Kathy Lera& Jim Thurber, Human Resources
Carol Clark, Barbara Mordo & Judy Simpson, Nominating/Governing
Jan Fong, Volunteer Development
Collections & Interpretation: Jane Reed
Sande Stuart, Collections
Larry & Carla Bjork, Docents & Special Tours
Anne Roberts, Education
Don McDonald, Historian
Wendell Lehr, Oral History
Pinky Whelan, Smith House
Finance & Development
Ellen Gonella & Ann Foxen, Finance
Lois Adams, Ambassadors
Pinky Whelan, Antiques
Shows/Special Events
Lois Adams, Kathy Lera, &Geralyn Mathews, Crab Feed
Marie Backs & Jeanne Foerster, Facility Rentals
Lois Adams, Development
Sue Becker & Diane Claypool, Home & Garden Tour
TBD, Membership
Geralyn Mathews & Ann Oliver, Member Field Trips
Jean Kenny & Diane Simmons, Store Managers
Facilities
Marie Backs & Paul Foerster, Facilities
Caroline Landsbergen, Gardens
PR
TBD, Marketing
Pidge Barry, Demographics
Ruby Lai, Histographer
Lori Tuttle, Hospitality/Receptions
Ed Taft, Information Technology
Ginger Beman, Newsletter
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.
Copyright 2008. Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum.