Los Altos History Museum

About this museum

Step inside Los Altos History Museum and discover why this Los Altos treasure has earned a loyal following. Best of all, FREE ADMISSION means everyone is welcome to explore what this outstanding history museum has to offer. Museum built to replicate a 1930s farmhouse, with permanent and temporary exhibits on local history.For anyone interested in understanding the story of Los Altos and Silicon Valley before the tech revolution, Los Altos History Museum offers an illuminating journey through local history. The museum building itself replicates a 1930s farmhouse, evoking the agricultural era that preceded the region's transformation into the world's technology capital. Exhibits explore how the orchards and farms of the Santa Clara Valley gave way to the innovation economy, preserving stories and artifacts that connect today's residents with the community's rural roots.With a 4.6 - star rating from 252 visitor reviews, Los Altos History Museum has earned consistent praise as one of the best free attractions in the South Bay.You can find Los Altos History Museum at 51 South San Antonio Road in Los Altos. The museum is open several days a week (Friday: 12 - 4PM, Saturday: 12 - 4PM, Sunday: 12 - 4PM, Thursday: 12 - 4PM). Check the official website for the latest information. Free admission is confirmed. From first - time visitors to returning regulars, Los Altos History Museum remains one of Los Altos's most valued free destinations.