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Museum of American Heritage

Museum of American Heritage is a history museum in Palo Alto, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Museum of American Heritage?

The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) is a museum in Palo Alto, California. It is dedicated to the preservation and display of mechanical, electrical, and technological artifacts from the Civil War era through the mid-20th century, with a focus on innovations that transformed American life before the digital age. The museum is housed in the historic Tudor Revival home of Dr. Thomas Marion Williams at 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, and uses the property itself as an artifact in telling the story of American technological change. MOAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the American Alliance of Museums.

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Museum details

Name
Museum of American Heritage
Type
History Museum
City
Palo Alto
State
California
Website
http://www.moah.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400601893
Coordinates
37.44461, -122.15687
What kind of museum is Museum of American Heritage?

Museum of American Heritage is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Museum of American Heritage located?

Museum of American Heritage is located in Palo Alto, California at approximately 37.44461, -122.15687. See the map above.

Does Museum of American Heritage have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.moah.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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