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Lisa Porter
Lisa Porter
Rental Events Marketing Manager

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24 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

6 team members

Los Altos History Museum is a iconic property and wedding venue in Los Altos, California. The focus of this museum is on the history of local people and the use of local land, from the agricultural "Valley of Heart's Delight" to the technological "Silicon Valley." Set by majestic oak trees and one of Santa Clara Valley's few remaining apricot orchards, these grounds make a beautiful backdrop for a couple's special celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Opened in Spring 2001, the galleries of Los Altos History Museum reside in a three-floor, 8,200-square-foot building. This property has a gallery with changing exhibits along with the permanent exhibit "Making Connections: Stories from the Land." A lush and landscaped courtyard lies between the main museum building and the historic J. Gilbert Smith House, originally built in 1905 and refurbished to recreate a 1930s farmhouse. A couple can celebrate outdoors in the courtyard, enjoying the gardens and picnic tables, or indoors in the main gallery.

Services Offered

Los Altos History Museum offers a range of rental options, depending on a couple's event and whether they are booking a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The standard booking is between eight and nine hours long. The earliest event start time is 5 pm, with time for a couple's caterer and vendors to set up. The usual event completion time is 10 pm, with cleanup completed by 11 pm, with the option to add another hour. This venue also has hourly rates for other special occasions on Fridays and Sundays, with a four-hour minimum booking.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Los Altos History Museum

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Los Altos History Museum is highly recommended as a stunning and romantic wedding venue, with beautiful landscapes, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and bistro lighting creating a magical setting ideal for hosting events. LisaP, the event planner, receives praise for her exceptional service, organization, and flexibility in accommodating unique visions for weddings. The venue's diverse spaces, historic charm, and accommodating staff, along with a variety of amenities like ample parking and string lights, contribute to a seamless and delightful experience for couples and their guests, making it a top choice for a memorable wedding day.

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Los Altos History Museum is highly recommended as a stunning and romantic wedding venue, with beautiful landscapes, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and bistro lighting creating a magical setting ideal for hosting events. LisaP, the event planner, receives praise for her exceptional service, organization, and flexibility in accommodating unique visions for weddings. The venue's diverse spaces, historic charm, and accommodating staff, along with a variety of amenities like ample parking and string lights, contribute to a seamless and delightful experience for couples and their guests, making it a top choice for a memorable wedding day.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 18 reviews
Google
4.6/5 225 reviews
C
Catherine Sent on 10/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful romantic venue for a reception!

We recently held our wedding reception at the Los Altos History Museum, and it was truly PERFECT!

The venue itself is simply gorgeous. We started out with cocktail hour in a beautiful shady area of the property where guests could mingle and enjoy the beautiful landscape & architecture. Our reception was held on the main patio, which was spacious & allowed us to very comfortably host almost 200 guests. The bistro lighting, surrounding trees, barn-like buildings, & pergolas made the space so romantic - with the natural beauty of the venue, no additional florals were needed. There is also a perfectly sized indoor area for dancing. On top of that, the venue offers a ton of flexibility - we were able to bring food trucks & food stands to the venue, and there are few venues in the Bay Area that would allow that!

The location itself is ideal. Parking is plentiful; and while the museum is very close to downtown Los Altos and I280, it feels so isolated & private - perfect for a wedding reception!

The secret to hosting the perfect event at Los Altos History Museum is LisaP, the event planner at the museum. Lisa is AMAZING - she is incredibly responsive, so organized, and has a true "can do" mindset. From the start, it was clear that she was committed to helping us make our vision for our wedding reception come true! We were taking an unconventional approach by bringing food trucks & food stalls to LAHM - and Lisa helped us brainstorm ideas & ways to make everything work. She answered all of our questions promptly, and with such a positive attitude - we couldn't have pulled off our reception without the help of Lisa!

The Los Altos History Museum is a true gem & the ideal venue for wedding reception or any special event. We highly recommend it for any event where you want to wow guests in a beautiful & romantic setting - your guests will be impressed, and you'll get the benefit of working with a true event planning wiz in Lisa!
Jaysie
Jaysie Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Corporate Team Building Event - 10/10!!

We had such a great experience hosting our corporate team-building event for ~60 people at the Los Altos History Museum! The venue is beautiful — we used both the full courtyard and the galleries, and it worked perfectly for our day.

Our event had a few moving parts, including a scavenger hunt, full catering for breakfast and lunch, and even a magician/mentalist — and the space handled it all seamlessly. The amenities were super convenient too. We had a shuttle drop off team members, and those who drove had no issues finding parking.

Lisa was amazing to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and incredibly accommodating — from the early setup to coordinating all the logistics. Our team had a great time, and the smooth transition between indoor and outdoor spaces made the whole experience feel effortless. We also selected Heirloom from their approved vendor list, and the combination was smoother than I could have even dreamed!

Would definitely recommend for events — both personal and corporate!
John
John Sent on 09/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Spring Wedding Venue

We had our wedding at the LAHM in the spring - wonderful location, lots of space for decorations, tables, etc! Venue comes with string lights, which was nice once the sun started setting. Lisa was super helpful and accommodating. Really beautiful courtyard and garden space, it gave us the cozy backyard feeling without the hassle of actually planning something at home. The museum exhibits were also very charming. They offered more flexibility than other big wedding venues, though there is still a list of preferred vendors. The terms were pretty transparent - no big hoops to jump through or navigate. Spacious parking, just keep in mind time constraints for your event. Overall, we loved having our wedding here and would recommend!
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Los Altos History Museum frequently asked questions

The space offered by Los Altos History Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Los Altos History Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Los Altos History Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Los Altos History Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Los Altos History Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Los Altos History Museum is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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