COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS

Leave Your Mark on a Palo Alto Landmark.

The Palo Alto Museum calls one of the city’s most beloved historic buildings home — the 1932 Roth Building, a masterwork of renowned local architect Birge Clark, and a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now you can become a permanent part of this place, this museum we are building together, this community.

Purchase an engraved commemorative brick to grace our campus for generations of visitors to come — inscribed with a name, a date, a dedication, a favorite quote. A brick is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, commemorate a milestone, or celebrate your connection to this place and the community it serves. Your mark, your legacy, your gift to the future.

Palo Alto Museum - Brick Inscription Pledge

Your information

First name*

Last name*

Email address*

Phone number*

Street address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Choose where you want your brick*

Homer Avenue Courtyard

$5,000

Shaded by a stately oak and flanked by Victor Arnautoff's renowned frescoes, the Homer Avenue Courtyard welcomes every visitor to our dynamic Palo Alto Museum. A brick here is a permanent presence in your name — or in honor of someone you love.

Bryant Street Patio

$2,500

Integral to our historic Roth Building campus, the Bryant Street Patio is taking shape as a delightful outdoor gathering space for museum visitors and neighbors with café seating and a place to connect. A brick here is a lasting part of this place, in your name or in honor of someone you love.

The Palo Alto Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Brick inscription*

* At least one line is required

Format

ALL CAPITAL LETTERS only
Up to 3 lines - with a maximum of 23 characters per line (including spaces)
Centered horizontally and vertically on the brick

Allowed characters

Letters A-Z (Accented characters like É, Ñ, Ü are also welcome.)
Numbers and spaces
Punctuation including

: . , ! ? ' " ( ) [ ] { } / \ - _ + = < > @ # $ % ^ & * | ; : ~

(Note: Emojis and symbols such as ™ or ® are not supported.)

Not sure what to write? Our FAQ offers examples to inspire you as well as details on formatting, character limits, and what to keep in mind. Our team reviews every inscription before engraving and will work with you if any adjustments are needed.

Note: the font shown here is for preview only
Your actual engraved brick will have larger, bolder lettering

Line 1 0 / 23

Line 2 0 / 23

Line 3 0 / 23

If you'd like to pay now by credit card, you can complete your transaction right away. If you'd prefer to send your payment by check or wire transfer, we'll email you simple next steps — and either way, we'll hold your brick for 10 business days. However you choose to give, thank you for this lasting gift to the Museum.

Questions? We’d love to hear from you at give@paloaltomuseum.org or 650-322-3089.