The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) is the Bay Area's only museum dedicated to the history of technological innovation before the digital era.
Founded in 1985, MOAH took up residence in the historic Williams House in downtown Palo Alto in 1998.
MOAH welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore the history of technology through our unique exhibits, special events, and programs.
MOAH maintains a collection of over 8,000 technological, mechanical, electrical, and electronic artifacts. Browse the collection here!
Hours of operation:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
11am-4pm
Best Museum in Palo Alto 2026!
FREE admission
We run on donations!
Current Main Exhibition
The Times That Changed Us: Technology & American Identity During Crises of the 19th & 20th Centuries
Five historical crises; one unfinished question: what does it mean to be American?
Special Exhibits
Spirits & Cocktails in the Bay Area: A Mini History on display in the medical lab.
Mechanical Wonderland: Technology & the Life of Lewis Carroll coming December 4th!
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Laughter Yoga, Dynamic Fascia Movement, & Sound Meditation Experience
Disrupt the daily grind with an evening of restorative play and self-care!
Nov. 19th, 5pm-6:30pm
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BayLUG Holiday LEGO® Show
Thousands of LEGO® bricks. Thousands of light years.
Dec. 5 - Jan. 9 (Saturdays & Sundays only)
11am-3:30pm
$4/person
Museum members = free
“Great place to go and spend an hour or so and wonder how life used to be 100 years ago and how it has progressed. Very nice garden in the front and back as well. The volunteers were very nice and helpful!”
— Sunil, Union City, CA