Weddings
Make Your Dreams A Reality
Nestled amidst majestic oaks and one of the remaining apricot orchards of Santa Clara Valley, the Los Altos History Museum and grounds provide a captivating backdrop to create cherished memories.
Events & Galas
An Event to Remember
Looking for creative fundraising gala or event ideas? These can be excellent ways to bring the community together to celebrate program accomplishments and raise additional funds for a cherished cause.
Celebrations
Unforgettable Moments
Our goal is your event’s success. Whether a garden wedding for 200 or a more intimate occasion, we help ensure that your day is unforgettable. Your event is always our #1 priority, as we hold only one per day.
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Availability
The Museum is available for wedding rentals on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, and other special event rentals during the week. Use the form below to check availability.
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Booking Information
Your rental fees help support the Museum’s mission. The Museum provides award-winning exhibits and programming for children and adults to learn about the community and its heritage. Thank you for your support!
Our Mission: The Los Altos History Museum gathers and presents compelling stories and artifacts that bridge the past and the present by fostering the creative energy of staff and volunteers to challenge established narratives and produce engaging educational programs and exhibits for the community.
Rental Hours
Our pricing is based on a 9 or 10 hour rental. This is when your vendors arrive at 2pm until they leave at either 11pm or midnight (depending on your choice to add additional hour).
The earliest you can start your event is 4pm. For wedding ceremonies, we recommend 5pm giving your caterer & vendors ample time to ready the venue. Our standard contract allows your event to end at 10pm and cleanup completed by 11pm. Feel free to add an extra hour to your event if you feel it necessary, but the latest events can go to is to 11pm with cleanup by midnight.
Friday and Sunday Wedding Rentals
| Booking Fee | $5,400 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $825 |
| Security & Rentals Deposit | $1,350 |
| Extra Hour (optional) | $425 |
| Rentals | TBD |
| Split Payment Fee | $200-$100 per payment |
| Totals | |
| Full payment 10pm end | $7,575 due on booking |
| Split payment 10pm end | $3,887.50 due on booking / $3,887.50 due one month prior to event |
| Full payment 11pm end | $8,000 due on booking |
| Split payment 11pm end | $4,100 due on booking / $4,100 due one month prior to event |
Saturday Wedding Rentals
| Booking Fee | $6,700 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $825 |
| Security & Rentals Deposit | $1,350 |
| Extra Hour (optional) | $425 |
| Rentals | TBD |
| Split Payment Fee | $400-$200 per payment |
| Totals | |
| Full payment 10pm end | $8,875 due on booking |
| Split payment 10pm end | $4,637.50 due on booking / $4,637.50 due one month prior to event |
| Full payment 11pm end | $9,300 due on booking |
| Split payment 11pm end | $4,850 due on booking / $4,850 due one month prior to event |
Special Occasions & Meetings Rentals
Hourly rates for anniversaries, birthdays, corporate parties, reunions, or other non-wedding events. Four hour minimum. Saturdays are reserved for wedding event / wedding pricing only.
| Garden Only (Outdoors) | $425 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
| Main Gallery Only (Indoors) | $425 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
| Add Use of Kitchen | $225 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $825 |
| Security & Rentals Deposit | $1,350 |
| Extra Hour (optional) | $425 |
| Rentals | TBD |
| Split Payment Fee | $200 – $100 per payment |
Deposits & Additional Fees
Security & Rentals Deposit 2017
- Your $1,350 Security & Rental deposit is a buffer for any damages to museum property or should you choose to rent any tables, chairs or video equipment.
- If you don’t break anything and don’t rent anything then you would receive $1,350 back.
- If you rent any tables, chairs or other equipment from the Museum, after your event, you will be given an accounting of items you rented and a check for the remaining balance.
Outside Caterer Fee
- Our list of caterers is very large and you will likely find a good match for your event. There are times when clients have a good reason to choose a caterer that is not on this list.
- You may bring in your own choice of caterer for a fee of $500
- We charge this fee as all the caterers on our list donate at least this much every year to special Museum fundraisers, exhibit openings and member appreciation dinners. In recognition of their generous donations we protect the list.
- The $500 fee goes into that same pool of donations for the same purpose.
Payment Methods
- We accept Credit Cards [Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Amex] and checks for payment methods. There is a 3.5% fee for credit card payment. There are no fees for check payments.
Information & Forms for Download
Need additional guidance? Use the links below to download the appropriate information you are looking for.
- 01. Rental Packet 2017
- 02. FAQs
- 03. Rental Rates
- 04. Museum Equipment Rentals
- 05. Alcohol Permit
- 06. Docent Request Form
- 07. Venue Map
- 08. Layout Tool
- 09. Recommended Vendors
- 10. Wedding Coordinators
- 11. Budgeting for a Wedding
- 12. Budget Planner
- 13. Planning Calendar
- 14. Wedding Timeline
- 15. Purchasing Alcohol
- 16. Vendor Checklist
- 17. Helpful Hints
Useful Links:
Need more info?
Mark Perry
Facilities & Rentals Manager
mperry@losaltoshistory.org
Desk: 650-948-9427 x12
Cell: 408-218-2317