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

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New Exhibit Now Open

Faces of Los Altos
On exhibit May 12 - September 30, 2012

Honoring the 60 years of Los Altos’ incorporation and its past history by showcasing our own photo archives of some of the people who have lived, worked and participated in the town, plus: a new media and video installation by Lessa Bouchard called Recognition. Click here for more information.

The city of Los Altos turns 60 on December 1! To keep up to date on anniversary activities, click here.

The History Museum complex is admission FREE. We are closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

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. 14.

Copyright 2012. Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum.

New Exhibit Now Open

Faces of Los Altos On exhibit May 12 - September 30, 2012

Faces of Los Altos
On exhibit May 12 - September 30, 2012