NEWS
Newsletter April 2026: Blue Skies and Real Momentum
The Palo Alto Museum is postponing its opening due to water intrusion in our historic building
Newsletter March 2026: A Sure Sign of Spring
The Palo Alto Museum is postponing its opening due to water intrusion in our historic building
Getting the Details Right
The Palo Alto Museum is postponing its opening due to water intrusion in our historic building
Update on Museum Opening
The Palo Alto Museum is postponing its opening due to water intrusion in our historic building
Community Sneak Peek & Open House
On December 13, 2025, ahead of our official opening in 2026, the Palo Alto Museum welcomed over 500 visitors for a Community Sneak Peek and
“Renaissance woman” Juana Briones imbues Palo Alto Museum with history, pride
When Juana Briones built her home in 1844 in the rolling hills above what was to become Palo Alto, she might have known its construction could weather the years…
Good Company
The Palo Alto Museum has added a familiar name, Joe Simitian, to its roster of Honorary Chairs as it gets closer to its opening next spring…
A Historic Addition
The Palo Alto Museum, which is scheduled to open at the historic Roth Building next spring, this week welcomed a new member to its team of civic leaders…
Former State Senator Joe Simitian Joins the Palo Alto Museum as Honorary Chair
We’re thrilled to welcome State Senator Joe Simitian (Ret.) as Honorary Chair of the Palo Alto Museum.
‘California Dreaming’ Exhibit | Juror: Marguerite Gong Hancock
California Dreaming explores the spirit and complexity of the Golden State through the eyes of contemporary artists…
The Rest is History
Palo Alto’s effort to build a museum in a historic downtown building reached a key milestone over the summer…
Palo Alto Museum Names CEO
Marguerite Gong Hancock was announced as the inaugural president and CEO…