NEWS
Newsletter September 2026: Opening One Chapter at a Time — A Message from CEO Marguerite Gong Hancock
While our physical doors are still closed, we are remaining open in other ways: hosting events on our beautiful campus and out in the community, from our Joanna Ho and Birge Clark programs to a display at the City’s Chili Cook-Off.
Palo Alto Daily Post: Museum finally has an opening date
Regular hours will be Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 4pm, with extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays.
Palo Alto Weekly: Palo Alto Museum opening delayed until next April
The museum is preparing to host six monthly pop-up events leading up to the grand opening. The first of these will take place at 4 p.m. on Oct 10 at Heritage Park.
Opening One Chapter at a Time
The Palo Alto Museum opens in chapters — monthly pop-up experiences starting this October, building to our ribbon-cutting on April 16, 2027, Palo Alto’s founding anniversary. A CEO update on what got us here, what this community did, where we stand now, and what’s next.
Newsletter July 2026: Chili Cook-Off, New Board Members & More
While our physical doors are still closed, we are remaining open in other ways: hosting events on our beautiful campus and out in the community, from our Joanna Ho and Birge Clark programs to a display at the City’s Chili Cook-Off.
Why medical murals by a Diego Rivera protégé adorn a Peninsula museum
Victor Arnautoff was a patient of Dr. Russel Lee at the Palo Alto Clinic. His first solo commission in California depicted medical pioneers, as well as contrasted modern and ancient medical methods.
Two New Members Join the Museum Board
We are delighted to announce two new Board members started their terms on July 1, 2026.
Newsletter June 2026: All About People
This month, one theme rises above all others: people. The Palo Alto Museum exists because of people who care deeply about this community.
Weekly announces 2026 Holiday Fund grants totaling $640,500
Sixty-eight local nonprofit organizations have received grants totalling $640,500 from the Palo Alto Weekly’s 33rd annual Holiday Fund program.
Newsletter May 2026: Your Perspective Matters
What future do you see for Palo Alto? I invite you to share your vision—and help spread the word—so together we can spark dialogue and shape a vibrant future.
Look Into the Future
The Palo Alto Museum is inviting artists and writers from Palo Alto and beyond to explore the question: What will the city look like in 2044?
Newsletter April 2026: Blue Skies and Real Momentum
We are energized by our engagement with you, our community, and partners as we shape the remarkable Palo Alto stories that will anchor our inaugural exhibitions.