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Free admission. Open Thursday–Sunday, noon-4pm.
Los Altos History Museum presents local history through award-winning exhibits housed at the J. Gilbert Smith House in Los Altos, California. Visitors explore dynamic exhibitions that examine the region's past, including a permanent exhibition called Making Connections and rotating exhibits such as The Spirit of '76, which reflects on America's 250th anniversary. The museum offers curator-led tours that guide guests through its collections and historical narrative. Beyond static displays, the museum hosts exhibit programs and history-inspired themed events throughout the year. The facility serves families and history enthusiasts interested in understanding how the past shapes the present and future. The museum operates as a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing local history to life through its exhibitions and community programming.
Admission is free. The venue says: “The History Museum complex is admission FREE.”
Hours: Thursday–Sunday, noon-4pm
Prices and hours quoted from losaltoshistory.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Aug 15 – Dec 31Season
The Smith House Gallery features an exhibit about the Smiths, appearing continuously from August 2024 through December 2034. Families can visit the J. Gilbert Smith House to learn about this local history.
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“Aug 15, 2024 - Dec 31, 2034”
Jun 18 – Nov 8Season
An exhibit in the Main Gallery exploring America's 250th anniversary runs from June 18 through November 8, 2026. Families can explore the exhibition and attend curator-led tours.
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“Jun 18, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026”
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