Opening in 2026!
Board Leadership Updates at the Palo Alto Museum
We are deeply grateful to our outgoing Board Members for their exceptional service and dedication:
- Rich Green, Board President
- Patricia Sanders, Board Vice President
- John Northway, long-time Board Member and advocate
Rich Green recently moved back to his home town in Wisconsin to live closer to family. After 12 years of leadership at the Museum, his impact has been profound—from guiding critical transitions to championing our vision with unwavering passion.
Read more about Rich’s remarkable contributions in our latest blog post Read more »
Welcome New Board Leaders
We are pleased to announce our newly elected Board officers:
- Nelson Ng, Chair
- Karen Holman, Vice Chair
- Megan Swezey Fogarty, Secretary
- Lanie Wheeler, Treasurer
- Barbara Wallace, Corresponding Secretary
We’re excited to embark on our next chapter under their leadership, as we prepare to open the Museum’s doors and build our impact.
View our full Board and Team roster »
Meet Our Newest Board Members
We’re also thrilled to welcome three outstanding individuals to the Board of Directors:
Their diverse expertise and community spirit will be invaluable as we develop programs and expand connections with our community.
View our full Board and Team roster »
The Roth Building
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A historic haven:
Palo Alto History Museum prepares for opening
PRESERVING THE PAST — After finishing...
Palo Alto Museum gets funding boost from Thoits Bros.
The Palo Alto Museum, which is set to open next...
Palo Alto Museum ‘breaks ground’ ahead of Roth Building restoration
In a ceremony outside the historic Roth Building...
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Honoring Rich Green:
12 Years of Vision, Grit, and Heart
As the Palo Alto Museum looks ahead to opening its doors to the public in Spring 2026, one milestone shines especially bright: the $14 million...
Palo Alto Museum hosted a Sneak Peek during May Fete 2025!
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Palo Alto Museum opened its doors for a special “Sneak Peek” event during the City’s 101st May Fête Parade. Held in...
Joe Simitian on the Palo Alto Museum
An interview with the Honorable Joe Simitian At the Palo Alto Museum, we believe history isn’t just something we preserve — it’s something we live....
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Steve Jobs & Palo Alto
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