Los Altos History Museum

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $8,500

Packages

Prices start at $4,000

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

About this venue

Opened in spring of 2001, the Los Altos History Museum resides in an impressive three-level, 8,200-square-foot building – built entirely with private donations; building ownership was transferred to the City of Los Altos in 2002. The Museum features a changing exhibits gallery as well as the permanent exhibit, “Crown of the Peninsula,” that describes the rich history of Los Altos and the surrounding area.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-225

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
51 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022

Our event spaces

Los Altos History Museum

Los Altos History Museum gathers and presents compelling stories and artifacts that bridge the past and the present by fostering the creative energy of staff and volunteers to challenge established narratives and produce engaging educational programs and exhibits for our community.

Los Altos History Museum

Los Altos History Museum gathers and presents compelling stories and artifacts that bridge the past and the present by fostering the creative energy of staff and volunteers to challenge established narratives and produce engaging educational programs and exhibits for our community.

Los Altos History Museum packages

Ceremony Only

250 guests

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

Ceremony only package.

What’s included
  • 4 Hour rental time period

Ceremony and Reception

250 guests

Peak pricing $7,000-8,500

Off-peak pricing $7,000-8,500

Description

Ceremony and reception package. Additional hours can be added.

What’s included
  • 8 Hour rental period

Available services that can be provided by Los Altos History Museum

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

4 reviews

Write a review

  • Summer Garden Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Karen S.•Jul 20

    We were married at the Los Altos History Museum on a Sunday evening in June, 2025. The venue was perfect, with gardens in bloom, a beautiful courtyard, plenty of space for cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and so many great sites for photographs around the Museum grounds and exhibits. We had the museum at the top of a short list before we went to visit, hoping for an outdoor venue for a wedding with a family reunion feel. We were blending a large multi-generational family with roots on the East and West Coasts, and the museum grounds feel like a perfect blend of New England and California summertime, with a brick courtyard, large heritage oaks, and historic buildings. The secret gift in booking the venue, though, was Lisa Porter, the Museum’s Event Coordinator. Lisa was responsive, professional, knowledgeable about every detail we could think of, and had so much helpful advice at every step of the planning process. She worked exceptionally well with our vendors and made it easy for them to get information and support whenever they needed it. She was present through rehearsal and event; she told us when we first met that she would be the first person to arrive and the last person to leave, available for whatever might come up. It was just beautiful at night; perfect for a summer evening wedding, and the “golden hour” glow is gorgeous in the photos. We held cocktail hour, dinner, toasts, and first dances outside, then moved the dance party indoors. We had 150 guests; there was plenty of space for everyone who wanted to dance, and the weather at night was still comfortable outside between dances for talking and mingling. We are so glad we had our wedding at LAHM; the setting was perfect, and Lisa made sure our plans came together just right.

  • Corporate Team Building Event Full Buy-out

    •Verified review
    •Jaysie•Jul 9, 2025

    We had such a great experience hosting our corporate team-building event for 60 people at the Los Altos History Museum! The venue is beautiful — we used both the full courtyard and the galleries, and it worked perfectly for our day. Our event had a few moving parts, including a scavenger hunt, full catering for breakfast and lunch, and even a magician/mentalist — and the space handled it all seamlessly. The amenities were super convenient too. We had a shuttle drop off team members, and those who drove had no issues finding parking. Lisa was amazing to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and incredibly accommodating — from the early setup to coordinating all the logistics. Our team had a great time, and the smooth transition between indoor and outdoor spaces made the whole experience feel effortless. We also selected Heirloom as our caterer from their approved vendor list, and the combination was smoother than I could have even dreamed! Would definitely recommend for events — both personal and corporate!

  • The dreamiest venue

    •Verified review
    •Charlie M.•Jul 1, 2025

    Los Altos History Museum was the perfect venue for our early summer wedding! We love that they allow you to be creative with the space and make it your own. We had the ceremony in front of their large oak tree, reception in the open courtyard, and cocktail area in between those two. The venue was large enough to have events in different sections of the property (ceremony, cocktail hours, reception, dance floor, photobooth, dessert/coffee area, etc.) throughout the night while accommodating our 140 guests without feeling cramped, but still had the cozy feel. There is so much greenery around the property that photos from all angles turned out beautifully. Additionally, though the space is open, the sun was never an issue for us or our guests.  Lisa from LAHM was so easy to work with, clear with instructions, and responsive/patient with any questions I had throughout the planning process all the way to the day of the wedding.

    Response from vendor•Jul 7, 2025
    Thank you for all of the kind words and reflections, Charlie. It was lovely to host both you and your friends and family. It was so nice to see both families come together and play a small part in such an important day. From planning through to the day, it was great to work with you both. Thank you for choosing us. Please don't be a stranger!

  • Awesome Venue with so much charm

    •Verified review
    •Jennifer Michelson•Feb 20, 2024

    This past year I got to photograph a wedding at Los Altos History Museum. I was excited to work here and it did not disappoint. Los Altos History Museum is a special venue. The first thing that captures your attention is the charming restored house and beautiful garden setting and amazing trees that surround the property. It’s a wedding photographers dream venue. The Staff did a awesome job at executing the couples vision and making their day seamless. A great venue to work with and from my perspective, a great venue to have your dream wedding at!

Preferred vendors of Los Altos History Museum

Caterer
Heirloom Catering Co.

5.0 (1)

Belmont, CA
Starts at $450
Planner
Events by GS
Vallejo, CA
Quick responder
Planner
Two Perfect Events

5.0 (16)

Palo Alto, CA
Starts at $1,500
Planner
Taylor Rae Weddings

Real couples who got married at Los Altos History Museum

Show all photos

Explore other vendors serving Los Altos, CA

Complete your dream team

Other venues in Los Altos

Other wedding services nearby