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

 

Upcoming Events:
Teddy Bear Picnic
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Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunday, August 15, 11am-2pm
An afternoon of food, fun, and games for children 3-12 years old.Member tickets are $15 for adults and $20 for children. Non-member and guest tickets are $20 for adults and $25 for children. Not a member yet? You can become a member and recieve the discount on the ticket order form.

Click here to download the ticket order.
Click here to be directed to the press release.

Family Event: Train Days!
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Train Days
August 28 & 29
Two days of fun family activities celebrating trains. Explore some of the many gauges of model railroads enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain cancels.

Click here to see the complete flyer.
Click here to be directed to the press release.

Save the Date: Oktoberfest 2010
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Save the Date: Sunday, September 26
Oktoberfest!

Save the Date: Crab Feed & Auction 2011
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Save the Date: Saturday, February 5
Crab Feed & Auction

For museum exhibits and programs click here.

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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