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05/22/2026

Birge Clark helped shape the look of Palo Alto with red-tile roofs, arched arcades, and an architectural style that still defines parts of the city today.

But how much do you know about the design choices that helped shape Palo Alto’s distinctive character?

Take the quiz, test your local knowledge, and earn points redeemable for Palo Alto Museum merch, local treats, and more.

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05/19/2026

Families showed up to Magical Bridge Playground for interactive storytelling about Palo Alto's role in the invention of film with President and CEO Marguerite Gong Hancock. Marguerite shared the story of how Leland Stanford, photographer Eadward Muybridge, and the horse Sallie Gardner sparked motion pictures. This sneak peek of our inaugural exhibition and film screening "From Hooves to Hollywood: Palo Alto's Role in Movie Breakthroughs and Blockbusters." A special thank-you to our partner and friends Magical Bridge for a magical time.

05/15/2026

This month we’re thrilled to connect with kids throughout the community. After the 102nd May Fête parade, kids visited our booth behind the Museum at Heritage Park! Look at their colorful postcards addressed to “Dear future Palo Alto,” an activity inspired by our Palo Alto 2044 initiative that invites artists and writers of all ages to imagine Palo Alto at 150 years old: https://paloaltomuseum.org/palo-alto-2044/

05/12/2026

Before it became California Avenue, this Palo Alto street had another name entirely — back when the area was still known as Mayfield.

The answer reveals a small piece of how Palo Alto transformed over time, from railroad town to innovation hub.

Take the quiz, test your local knowledge, and earn points redeemable for Palo Alto Museum merch, local treats, and more.

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05/01/2026

Before it became the Palo Alto Museum, this building already had a story worth knowing.

Test what you know about the Roth Building, earn points, and unlock rewards across Palo Alto.

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04/28/2026

More than eighty Museum friends came out to the Palo Alto Art Center for a night of storytelling with Wyn Wachhorst on April 21, 2026. He shared tales of notable Palo Altans, including a spotlight on local musicians the Kingston Trio, the Grateful Dead, and Joan Baez. People lined up to get signed copies of his book, A Town Like No Other: Palo Alto Stories.

The Museum’s first publication is available for sale on our website. All proceeds support the Museum. https://paloaltomuseum.org/museum-shop/

04/23/2026

Happy Birthday, Palo Alto! 🎂 Today the Palo Alto Museum is launching the search for visions of the city in 2044, its 150th year. If selected, your creative art or story will be included in our inaugural grand opening exhibition, published in a commemorative book, and added to a digital time capsule. Visit the link in our bio to see details. Whether you live in Professorville or Paris, Midtown or Mumbai, Crescent Park or Curitiba, add your voice. Let’s create the future together! 🚀 Neighbors Abroad of Palo Alto Pacific Art League Palo Alto Public Art Program

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the Palo Alto Museum! 🌎🌱

Let’s make smarter, kinder choices to benefit generations to come. All children, including this five-year-old from Palo Alto, deserve bright futures on a healthy planet!

We have a Museum in Your Pocket story that's particularly relevant today. 👉 Start the story and begin earning points toward Museum merchandise!
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04/18/2026

From heartbreak to lasting impact, one moment in Palo Alto helped spark an idea that would shape generations.

Test what you know in this story, and earn points you can redeem for Palo Alto Museum merch, local coffee vouchers, and more.

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04/14/2026

Our exhibition planning took a giant step forward thanks to one very important truck! Milwaukee-based design studio Current Projects recently delivered 26 display cases custom built to showcase artifacts. The thoughtfully designed portfolio of bases and vitrines will allow flexible configurations for years to come.

The cases reflect careful attention to both visitor experience and collections care: heights consistent with Smithsonian ADA guidelines, linen-wrapped interior decks, integrated silica gel compartments for humidity control, and gasket seals for environmental stability.

For now, the cases are stored safely in our Education space—but they’ll make their way into Museum’s galleries when the building is ready!

04/10/2026

Carry a piece of Palo Alto with you 👜

Our exclusive Palo Alto Museum tote bags are more than just a bag -they’re a way to connect with the stories, people, and moments that shaped the city.

The best part? You can earn one.

Dive into our interactive quizzes and stories, test what you know, and start collecting points you can redeem for Museum merch, including these limited-edition totes.

👉 Get started : https://paloalto.pullpath.works/start/path/62

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Palo Alto, CA

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