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

Membership:

Become a Member

A Los Altos History Museum membership supports historic preservation, helps to provide the highest quality exhibits, and brings the Museum’s educational programs to the greater community. Your dues and contributions fund our annual operating budget and help keep the Museum open. As a Member of the Museum community, you’ll be informed of the many educational and social activities associated with the Museum.

Member Benefits:

Quarterly newsletter, "Under the Oaks," and email notification regarding key Museum events
Advanced notification and reduced admission to the annual Crab Feed and Auction, and Home & Garden Tour
Free admission to the Spring & Fall Antique Shows, opening receptions, lectures, and Museum programs
10% off all gift items at The Museum Store
Membership is tax deductible

Membership Levels:

$25 Senior 65+/Student Under 21
$35 Individual
$50 Household
$75 Business/Corporation/Service Organization
$100 Sponsor
$250 Supporter
$500 Patron
$1000 Benefactor

Remember that your contribution is tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional for more information.

Complete the Los Altos History Museum Membership application available as a PDF form.

Click here to download, print and complete.

Make your check payable to The Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum. Mail the completed form with your check to:

Membership
The Association of the
Los Altos Historical Museum
51 So. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022

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.