Exhibit Information:
Exhibit Now Open!
Shaped by Water: Past, Present & Future
On exhibit October 8, 2011 - April 22, 2012
Water shaped the history of Santa Clara Valley, and how we use it will shape our future. Come experience and learn about our unique connection to our precious and finite water - past, present, and future. Through photographs, art, stories, and interactive activities for kids of all ages, visitors will leave with a greater understanding of the role water plays in our lives - and with resources and ideas for action! Expand your appreciation of water through an inspiring slate of educational programs and events that are scheduled throughout the course of the exhibition. Click here to learn more about the exhibition. Click here for some water resources.
Educational Tours
Special exhibit specific tours available for fifth grade students. These tours will explore the role of water through five phases of history and meet several fifth grade standards. Please click here for more information. To make a reservation, contact Aja Sorensen.
Media Images // Press Release // Exhibition Fact Sheet
This exhibition and associated programming was made possible by the generous financial support from the Los Altos Community Foundation, California Water Service Company, Morgan Family Foundation, Purissima Hills Water District, San Jose Water Company, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Kiwanis Club of Los Altos, Fugro Consultants, Rana Creek, GreenTown Los Altos and ongoing support from the City of Los Altos and the members of the Los Altos History Museum. The Museum would also like to acknowledge community support for this exhibition from its partners including members of Acterra, Committee for Green Foothills, Los Altos Hills Water Conservation Committee and others. Thank you!