Train Days returns to the Los Altos History Museum for two days of train-filled fun celebrating the joy and wonder of model railroading. Continue Reading Train Days to Roll In Again at Los Altos History Museum
StephanieAugust 12, 2016
The Los Altos History Museum is looking for local authors interested in presenting their published books at our Authors’ Showcase, one of the activities at the annual “Catch the Spirit” holiday event on Wednesday, November 16, noon to 4 pm. Continue Reading Call for local authors for Author’s Showcase
StephanieJuly 6, 2016
Friends and family of world-renowned Chinese painter, Hau Beiren, also known as Paul Hau, gathered at the History Museum for a private reception to honor his 100th year and celebrate his upcoming exhibit. A Los Altos resident for nearly 60 years, Mr. Hau’s works will be on view at the Museum Oct. 13-Nov.13.Continue Reading Los Altos Mayor Proclaims May 18th,…
StephanieMay 18, 2016
Enjoy a rare glimpse of the gardens of one of the most elegant homes in old Los Altos. May 7, 2016, 4:30-7:30pm, 220 University Avenue. Plein air artists, chamber music, gourmet appetizers, premier wine tasting and garden boutique.Continue Reading May 7th Geschke Garden Gala to benefit the Museum
Kristen FullerApril 13, 2016
Los Altos History Museum features an extensive collection of oral histories in a new show opening April 28, 2016.Continue Reading Many Communities, Many Voices: Personal Narratives from the Oral History Collection
Kristen FullerApril 6, 2016
Katsuko Thielke and her students provided a 2-day flower show with live demonstrations before standing-room only audiences at the Los Altos Library. Illustrating the traditional art of Japanese flower design, the program ties to the Museum's exhibit, Spirits Return: Cultural Traditions Keeping Memories Alive.Continue Reading Ikebana flower show & demo draws over 700
Kristen FullerMarch 24, 2016
A Community Event Wednesday, November 18, 2015, noon to 4pm The Los Altos History Museum invites the community and beyond to start this year’s holiday season with “Catch the Spirit.” The J. Gilbert Smith History House will be decked out with holiday decorations reminiscent of the 1930’s. Tasty treats will be serviced on the spacious front porch and pianist, Carole…
Kristen FullerOctober 15, 2015
Los Altos History Museum Remembers Loved Ones Who Have Passed on in New Show Opening October 29, 2015 The Los Altos History Museum’s new exhibit, Spirits Return: Cultural Traditions Keeping Memories Alive, will open on October 29, 2015 and is a multi-cultural look at how we remember our loved ones who have passed on.Continue Reading Spirits Return: Cultural Traditions Keeping…
StephanieSeptember 30, 2015
The Vintage Tea Society gathered this past August at the Smith House.Continue Reading Vintage Tea Society gathers at History Museum’s Smith House
StephanieSeptember 9, 2015
Community favorite, Train Days, returns to the Los Altos History Museum for two days of train-filled fun celebrating the joy and wonder of model railroading. Continue Reading Train Days to Roll In Again at Los Altos History Museum
StephanieAugust 19, 2015
How do you keep memories of your loved ones alive? The Los Altos History Museum is looking for your stories and photos for its new exhibition, Spirits Return – Cultural Traditions Keeping Memories Alive, opening October 29, 2015. The exhibit will showcase how different cultures remember, honor and celebrate their ancestors--around the world and right here in the Bay Area--including Dia de…
StephanieAugust 18, 2015