Press Releases

Los Altos, CA – The Los Altos History Museum will present a design class focused on the design philosophy of the Eichler homes of the mid-20th century on Saturday, June 3, 10-1pm led by artist and educator, Caroline Mustard. Mustard adopted the iPad as her canvas of choice five years ago and has become well known throughout Silicon Valley for…

Los Altos, CA – The Los Altos History Museum will explore the legacy of Joseph L. Eichler’s architectural vision in a new exhibition in the Main Gallery, from April 29 – October 8, 2017. An Eichler Home is much more than just a roof over one’s head. Joseph Eichler hired architects to design homes of contemporary design that were affordable…

Los Altos, CA – The Los Altos History Museum will explore the legacy of Joseph L. Eichler’s architectural vision in a new exhibition in the Main Gallery, from April 29 – October 8, 2017. The exhibition will include photos, mid-modern iconic furniture, memorabilia and history of Eichler’s impact on the Bay area between 1949 and 1966. Grandson Steven Eichler has…

Los Altos, CA – The Los Altos History Museum is proud to offer a special program “A Taste of Native American Foods” in cooperation with Epicurean Group and Slow Food South Bay on Saturday, March 18th, at the Los Altos History Museum. Visitors may taste native foods and enjoy presentations from 4-5 speakers discussing Native Foods and Culture. The event…

Los Altos, CA – The Second Annual Ikebana Flower Show sponsored by the Los Altos History Museum will return April 21-23 in the main gallery. Last year more than 700 people attended the two-day show to view the beautiful arrangements created by Katsuko Thielke and her students. (more…)

Los Altos, CA – The Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Elisabeth I. Ward, Ph. D. will join the Los Altos History Museum as its new Executive Director effective March 20, 2017. There will be a series of private receptions to introduce Dr. Ward to the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills community. “Elisabeth will be a passionate and energetic leader,…