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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

The Museum of American Heritage will be open this Easter weekend with our newest exhibit, In the Groove: A History of record Players. Be sure to stop by with the family to learn about these fascinating musical mediums!

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Friday, February 16, 2018

It is the last weekend to see our Thomas Edison exhibit! We will close after February 18 2018 for exhibit switch over and reopen March 23rd with, In the Groove: A History of record Players.

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Friday, February 16, 2018

How to Build A Crystal Radio An Interactive 4-Day Workshop at the Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto Class dates are Saturdays April 7, 14, 21 & 28 1:30-3:30pm **Students must attend all 4 days of the workshop** Students learn radio history dating back to Tesla and Marconi, as well as basic radio theory, modulation, headphone function and how to read schematics. Elements include: winding coils, drilling a mounting board, arranging components, and wiring the set according to a schematic. Instructor:... more

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Beginning Electronics: A hands-on class, students learn what electricity is, how to control it, and how to read a schematic diagram. Students use these ideas to assemble an electric circuit. This take-home project can teach students to send/receive Morse Code without wires or the Internet. Age 10+. Nov 2, 9, 16. 1pm-4pm. $65 Members/$75 Non-members.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Electrostatics & Electromagnetism: Learn the basics of the early electrical sciences (starting from early experiments with static electricity up through the discovery of electromagnetism) via integrating science and history, many hands-on demonstrations, and the construction of take home projects. Ages 10 and up. Oct 5, 19 & 26; 10am-12pm. $65 Members/$75 Non-members.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Methane- It's a Gas in Gaia's Breath (November 7th at 7 PM) This talk is sure to be a gas with organic geochemist Keith Kvenvolden. Keith will discuss and illustrate methane gas - what it is, where it comes from, why it is important and what to expect in its future. Lectures are free to Museum of American Heritage members. $10 per person for non-members.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

On October 27th at 2 PM, world-renowned academic and author Don Norman will share his insights in the psychology of good and bad design and how design impacts our everyday lives. Lectures are free to Museum of American Heritage members. $10 per person for non-members.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

September 26th at 7 PM: Norris Pope outlines the North American history of the Arriflex 35, the influential professional motion picture camera introduced in the 25 years after World War II. This talk will explore the ways in which this camera encouraged changes in how feature films and television projects were made. Lectures are free to Museum members. $10 per person for non-members.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Join Steve Yvaska for an evening of casual appraisals on August 8th at 7 PM. People are invited to bring in one treasure for a quick evaluation (NOT jewels, coins, stamps, firearms, swords, militia, and original art). Steve will share personal thoughts that come to mind as he looks at different objects. Lectures are free to Museum of American Heritage members. $10 per person for non-members.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) presents the 9th Annual Vintage Vehicles and Family Festival (VVFF) on May 4th from 9:30am until 2:30 pm. Located at the Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Avenue in Downtown Palo Alto (between Waverley and Bryant). This free annual community event is being hosted in collaboration with the City of Palo Alto’s 91st May Fete Parade & Fair.

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