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 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 any time constraints for your event setup/breakdown. Overall, we loved having our wedding here and would recommend!

In every way, LAHM was the absolute perfect wedding venue for us. Magically good. First — the people. Lisa, the events director, was so great to work with and put us at ease right away, from getting us scheduled instantly for the first tour (six months from our date!) to communicating clearly & excellently throughout. The second time we were there she was finishing up an appointment and (no surprise!) the other folks couldn’t say enough nice things about her. She was so key as the point person to get everything running smoothly. Second — the venue is really ideal for a wedding ceremony and reception. Cute, cozy, and private, with lots of flowers and very light touch needed on any additional decor. The area in the back with a few tall trees made for stunning golden hour photos. It was one of those places where you can walk in and just instantly feel, “this is it” — and that’s how it was for us. Our guests loved it, too! We had a ton of glowing comments about our choice of venue. That made us so happy. Third — it was practical. From their extensive experience with hosting events like this (& recommended vendor lists) to their convenient location (nestled right in near downtown Los Altos and easy to get to; also, copious parking)…it made it very easy to focus on everything else that goes into planning. Everything went *so* smoothly, not a single hitch, and that is not something to be taken for granted. Finally! Though this is a wedding venue review, the museum is also a wonderful community space with exhibits and kid-friendly activities. We went several times during the planning and it always felt like a friendly place to visit. Thank you so much to Lisa, and everyone at LAHM, for forever being a part of our unforgettably special day. <3

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!