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The best museums in Palo Alto in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Palo Alto, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Palo Alto, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Palo Alto.

Looking for the best museums in Palo Alto? These are the best ones:

  1. The HP Garage1

    The HP Garage

     Palo Alto, CA
    The HP Garage, located at 367 Addison Avenue in Palo Alto, California, is a private museum where the renowned company Hewlett-Packard (HP) was founded. This site is of significant historical importance as it marks the birthplace of one of the world's leading technology companies.
     4.4
    Specialized & Alternative SpecializedHistory & Anthropology History
  3. Palo Alto Art Center2

    Palo Alto Art Center

     Palo Alto, CA
    The Palo Alto Art Center, located at 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto, California, is a multi-purpose center that is open to the public. It offers a variety of art activities suitable for all ages. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a beginner, the center provides a space for you to explore and engage with art.
     4.6
    Art & Design Art
  4. Museum of American Heritage3

    Museum of American Heritage

     Palo Alto, CA
    The Museum of American Heritage, located in Palo Alto, California, is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing electrical and mechanical technology and inventions spanning from the 1750s to the 1950s. This museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of technology over three centuries, making it an interesting destination for those interested in history and technology.
     4.7
    History & Anthropology History
  5. The Foster Museum4

    The Foster Museum

     Palo Alto, CA
    The Foster Museum shares the watercolor wilderness Journeys of artist and environmentalist Tony Foster in a contemplative and engaging space, an "oasis in a hectic world." Currently showing three complete Journeys ("Exploring Beauty: Watercolour Diaries from the Wild," "Sacred Places: Watercolour Di
     5.0
    Art & Design ArtNature & Natural History Nature
  6. Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center5

    Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center

     Palo Alto, CA
     3.3
    Nature & Natural History Nature

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