Los Altos History Museum Reviews

My wife and I stumbled upon this hidden gem for our big day. The venue is very beautiful and spacious. Lots of great spots for photos. A big shout out to Lisa, the events coordinator, for an amazing job. She went above and beyond in the overall process. Would highly recommend as a wedding venue and more!

Our wedding day at Los Altos History Museum was absolutely magical. From the stunning venue to the exceptional service, everything came together perfectly. We were amazed by how accommodating the staff was, going above and beyond to ensure every detail was just right. Despite a few minor hiccups during the planning process, they handled everything with professionalism and grace, making us feel truly valued as clients. The historic charm of the museum added an extra layer of romance to our special day that we will cherish forever.

The team at Los Altos History Museum paid attention to all our requests and helped bring our vision to life. The beautiful decor and setup created a dreamy atmosphere that our guests couldn't stop raving about. While there were a few communication delays along the way, once we connected, they were responsive and receptive to our feedback.

One aspect that stood out to us was the delicious catering provided by the museum. The food was not only mouthwatering but also beautifully presented. Our guests were impressed by the quality and variety of dishes offered. It added an extra touch of elegance to the whole event.

In conclusion, our wedding at Los Altos History Museum was a day we'll never forget. The venue's historic charm, attentive staff, and delightful catering made our celebration truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a unique and enchanting location for your special day, we highly recommend considering Los Altos History Museum.

We had our wedding at the LAHM in the spring - wonderful location, lots of space for decorations, tables, etc! Venue comes with string lights, which was nice once the sun started setting. Lisa was super helpful and accommodating. Really beautiful courtyard and garden space, it gave us the cozy backyard feeling without the hassle of actually planning something at home. The museum exhibits were also very charming. They offered more flexibility than other big wedding venues, though there is still a list of preferred vendors. The terms were pretty transparent - no big hoops to jump through or navigate. Spacious parking, just keep in mind time constraints for your event. Overall, we loved having our wedding here and would recommend!

I had my wedding at this gorgeous venue and received so many compliments from friends. The venue requires that you select your own vendors (they have recommended caterers who know the venue well) which can be more work than choosing a venue that comes with a package, but I chose this because it allowed for more creativity.
We had our wedding in early august and enjoyed a beautiful warm evening. The event coordinator for the venue was always responsive and helpful. Parking was easy for the guests as well. We are so happy we had our wedding here!

Aside from the beautiful scenery and location, Mark, the events coordinator was the selling point for us choosing this venue. He’s been doing this for several years so he had answers to every question we could possibly think of. He was also super responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue!

I recently had the pleasure of working at LAHM as a wedding planner since my couple had chosen to get married here. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, filled with flowers & greenery, string lighting already installed (which can be expensive if brought in!), and a rich history that adds a special touch to any event. The multiple spaces available allowed guests to explore and enjoy different areas throughout the day, making the whole experience feel dynamic and unique! On the day of the wedding, we needed to do a flip of the ceremony space into a dining area, and the venue's setup allowed us to have the tables ready & set up inside during the ceremony, which was incredibly helpful and made the transition smooth. The venue manager, Lisa, was great as well—she was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful throughout the planning process as well as on the day of the wedding. She knows the venue inside out and was able to answer all questions & provide helpful suggestions. I enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend LAHM as an event/wedding venue!

We loved working with and having our wedding at the Los Altos History Museum! The venue fit our needs perfectly - a Napa style wedding with the near-home convenience. Truly a magical night!

Loved having our wedding at The Los Altos History Museum. Very intimate, romantic, and comfortable setting. The string lights and abundance of natural greenery and florals sold us. Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with. He’d seriously be the best PM to work with anywhere he was. Couldn’t ask for anything more. The LAHM books up fast so book quickly! We booked their last availability for the year a few weeks into the beginning of the year itself!

We stumbled upon this venue right down the street from our house and fell in love. We got married in September and had perfect weather, which is great because the venue is primarily outside. The brick patio has string lights and great ambiance at all times of the day/night. We We had very simple decor because the natrual beauty of the venue was just what we were going for. Mark, the events manager, was so easy to work with. He is laid back, honest, responsive, and overall great. The venue doesn't "come with anything" but we knew this going in and budgeted accordingly. I would HIGHLY recommend taking a look at this venue if you're even considering it.

My husband and I got married at LAHM on 9/13/15. We had such an incredible experience having our big day at the most beautiful venue. I knew I wanted to get married here about two years before my (now!) husband and I became engaged. Once he popped the question, I immediately reached out to Mark Perry to get the ball rolling. Not only is he an incredibly kind, funny and knowledgeable guy but he put so much effort into answering all my (many) questions leading up to the wedding day. We referred to his wedding planning tools and recommended vendor list often. The vendors we ended up using were absolutely perfect and I would STRONGLY recommend you look into the ones we used for your LAHM wedding (Karen Pan of New Sunrise Events [coordinator], Kim Wakatsuki of FlowerStory [florist], Frank Loera of Sound in Motion [DJ & Photo Booth], Emily Rosengarth of Emily Jean Images [photographer], The Party Helpers [caterer], Sweet Puff Candy [cotton candy], Sugar Butter Flower [cake] and last but not least Andrew Boer of Boer Digital [videographer]! Thanks Mark and LAHM for a magical day!

The Los Altos History Museum was amazing!! Everyone was very friendly and easy to work with. Plus the venue was perfect and absolutely beautiful. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get married in the Bay Area but reserve soon because they book up fast!

This was the first and last choice for my husband and I. When we were shopping around for a reception venue, we were looking for something that reflected who we were as a couple. I have always wanted an outdoor wedding, we love the outdoors, we were looking for something fresh. Obviously a hotel reception was out of the question for us. We searched through Yelp for the perfect place and found the Los Altos History Museum. Of course you are paying to use just the museum as a venue and catering is separate. This was the PERFECT venue and when we were standing in the middle of the grounds, we just looked at each other with the biggest smiles. You really don't have to decorate much because they have beautiful flowers that just happened to bloom on our wedding day. The weather is perfect - not hot, not cold, just enough light. When it gets dark, the twinkling lights turn on and it just creates a romantic mood :) There is so much space for creativity i.e. photobooth, dance floor, etc.

What made our experience even better was the event coordinator, Mark Perry. He was simply awesome from the beginning and always willing to answer any questions, no matter how many time I had asked before (but forgot).

The museum even offers rentals on-site (taken out of your deposit). My guests have all had nothing, but the best remarks about our wedding day.
Thank you, Mark and the Los Altos History Museum!

We absolutely LOVED the Los Also History Museum for our wedding. We got married in August and it was absolutely perfect.

When we were looking for a venue we knew we didn't want a hotel or country club but with an invited guest list of 200+ we needed something that could accomodate a large crowd. After a lot of searching online I found some photography blog photos of LAHM and loved what I saw. So we made a time to meet Mark the coordinator and that was it, we were sold.

We fell in love with the brick patio, the large dance space inside the museum, all of the oak trees and the overall aesthetic the place has. It has a very elegant rustic Californian vibe to it. We really fell in love with a lot of the venue including -

- All of the bistro lights that hang over the brick patio - these lights looked amazing as the sun went down and added so much light we didn't need anything else except a little candlelight on the tables. Plus there's lighting on the house, the trees and pergolas.

-Really how big the dance floor is - we ended up having about 160 guests and so we loved having a really large dance floor - no one was cramped inside.

-All of the gardening - the flowers are well maintained at LAHM and so it doesn't need a lot of decor

- All of the photo options - the porch, outside the fence where the big oak tree and fence with ivy...it's all beautiful

- Easy and free parking

- Venue costs are not exhorbitant - some venues are $10k just to use the space which is ridiculous - the costs of LAHM were very fair for the area

- Access to the space starting at 2:30 - the caterer and our friends got access to the space early which means there's plenty of time to set everything up. Plus we got to have the wedding go until 10:30 - all the lights come on at 11 - which was a little later than other venues.

Working with Mark was amazing - he was so helpful with all of the questions we had and super fast in his responses.

The LAHM is such a sweet, beautiful and lush venue, tucked away in Los Altos! They have a gorgeous red brick patio with lights already strung across to make any event feel like moderate sized garden party. For our wedding, we loved having a beautiful natural backdrop for our ceremony, but also a space with room for mingling during cocktail hour and for kids to run around (though if you have a kids free wedding, the event space is still perfect!). They were so generous in allowing us to use the Smith House for the bride to hide away while guests arrived, while also giving us space in their main museum to store the belongings of our wedding party. All around, I couldn't imagine a better wedding venue for us! Lisa P. started after we had reserved our date and once she was our point of contact, things couldn't have been easier! She was so helpful and communicative. We even lost one small item on the day of the wedding and she was so diligent in ensuring it was returned to us quickly and easily. We highly recommend the Los Altos History Museum for your event!

In searching for a venue for our UNwedding, one criteria was a venue for a cause. Little did we know we would find it in our hometown of Los Altos. The LAHM is a hidden gem with a darling courtyard, a museum dedicated to preserving a small town's history and kid friendly to boot.

Not only is the museum a fabulous place for an unconventional wedding but the events coordinator, Carolyn Hopkins, is a jewel. She took our many unusual requests with enthusiasm and aplomb. She offered suggestions when we got stuck and problem solved efficiently. We incorporated games tables, karaoke, a fire pit for smores and she never batted an eye and made it all seem easy to do.

On wedding day I leaned on her heavily, and she managed the beer/ice levels, making not one but two runs to the liquor store for ice!

The Unwedding was a success for a non traditional wedding and reception - much in part to the LAHM & Carolyn.