History Museums in Los Altos

The mission of the Los Altos History Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the Los Altos area. The museum is a unique three level architecture and is surrounded by a garden. They have a permanent collection called Crown of the Peninsula that describes the rich history of Los Altos. They also have changing and interactive exhibits.  At the same site, there is the J. Gilbert Smith House that was built in 1905.  Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens and picnic tables even when the House and Museum are closed.