Getting the Details Right
A Community Update from CEO Marguerite Gong Hancock Dear Friends and Neighbors, Many community members have invested time, expertise, resources, ideas, and heart to bring the Palo Alto Museum to life. When we shared news last month of the water intrusion in our...
Update on Museum Opening
The Palo Alto Museum is postponing its opening due to water intrusion in our historic building that requires further assessment and repair. We are working closely with the City of Palo Alto, the building owner and a key partner, to finalize next steps. While it is...
Community Sneak Peek & Open House
On December 13, 2025, ahead of our official opening in Spring 2026, the Palo Alto Museum welcomed over 500 visitors for a Community Sneak Peek and Open House. Neighbors, families, students, and people from across Palo Alto and the Bay Area explored our plans and...
Former State Senator Joe Simitian Joins the Palo Alto Museum as Honorary Chair
As the Palo Alto Museum moves forward on the exciting journey toward opening our doors in Spring 2026, we are thrilled to announce that Former State Senator Joe Simitian has joined as Honorary Chair. A respected public servant, Joe’s four-decade career has...