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Silicon Valley’s Secret History: Museum’s Evening of Intrigue

LOS ALTOS, CA (Oct 3, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum, in partnership with the Foothill-De Anza Center for Applied Humanities, invites the public to an evening of intrigue in a program titled “Conversations and Reflections: Silicon Valley Conspiracy Theories.” This event will take place at the Museum on Thursday, October 19, at 5:30pm.   Stanford Professor Steve Blank, referred…
October 3, 2023
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Los Altos Golf & Country Club Exhibit Unveiled at Museum

LOS ALTOS, CA (Sept 26, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Los Altos Golf & Country Club with a new exhibit. Titled “100 Years and Counting: The Los Altos Golf & Country Club,” this exhibit will be on display in the J. Gilbert Smith House Gallery from October 12, 2023, to January 7, 2024.…
September 26, 2023
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Museum Hosts Discussion on Architecture and Workplace Culture

LOS ALTOS, CA (Sept 5, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum's August program that focused on the stories behind the high-tech buildings featured in the exhibition “Building the Future: A Visual History of the Architecture of Silicon Valley” drew a packed house. Given the widespread interest in the subject, the Museum is pleased to announce the return of photographer Richard…
September 5, 2023
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All Aboard for Train Days at History Museum

LOS ALTOS, CA (August 22, 2023) – Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of model railroads at the highly anticipated Train Days event. Presented by Los Altos History Museum, this two-day extravaganza will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, from 10am-3pm.   Train Days offers an immersive experience that transports visitors into…
August 22, 2023
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Museum Program Explores Stories Behind Iconic High-Tech Buildings

LOS ALTOS, CA (August 1, 2023) – As recently as 2013, the Los Angeles Times could dismiss Silicon Valley as “an architectural wasteland.”  Over the past decade, however, this picture changed dramatically as high-tech industry leaders—including Adobe, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia—hired world-class architects to create iconic buildings that express their values and ideals. To shed light on this…
August 1, 2023
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Museum’s Photography Exhibition on the Architectural Evolution of Silicon Valley

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 18, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition of photographs by artist Richard Adler. Titled "Building the Future: A Visual History of the Architecture of Silicon Valley," the exhibition will be on display from August 3 to October 22, 2023, offering visitors a journey through the transformation of Silicon Valley's…
July 18, 2023
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Museum Association Secures Contract to Preserve Heritage Orchard

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 11, 2023) – The Los Altos City Council approved a three-year contract with the Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum, marking a vital step toward preserving the city's beloved Heritage Orchard. Under the terms of the agreement, the Association will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining this historic gem which serves Los Altos and neighboring…
July 11, 2023
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Celebrate the History of North Los Altos at Museum Event

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 5, 2023) – Residents of North Los Altos are invited to join Los Altos History Museum’s upcoming Neighborhood Block Party. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to connect with one another, explore captivating photos from the Collection of key landmarks, and share their experiences of growing up or living in the area. The celebration…
July 5, 2023
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Museum Welcomes Five New Board Directors to its Roster

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 27, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum is pleased to announce the addition of five new directors to its board of directors and a slate of new officers for its executive committee. These individuals bring a wealth of diverse experience and expertise, further strengthening the Museum's commitment to preserving and promoting the history of Los Altos…
June 27, 2023
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Museum Exhibit Explores History of Water Management

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 20, 2023) – Harnessing the scarce water resources of the Santa Clara Valley has been a challenge for more than 100 years. Los Altos History Museum’s new exhibit “Drip, Dry, Flood: Orchard Water Management” showcases how orchardists have tackled this challenge historically and today. On display in the J. Gilbert Smith House Gallery June 29 – October…
June 20, 2023
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Museum Invites Feedback in Restoration of Heritage Orchard

LOS ALTOS, CA (May 30, 2023) – The Los Altos Heritage Orchard is one of three remaining orchards in the area—and the oldest—planted in 1901 by J. Gilbert Smith. Following a series of droughts, the health of the apricot grove has declined. Los Altos History Museum invites the public to engage in a meaningful dialogue about restoring the City’s Historical…
May 30, 2023