Programs

The Foster Museum holds a variety of programs at 940 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA.
Advanced registration is required for most programs; see details on several unique programs below.

Director’s Tour - NEW!

Friday, May 30
2:00 - 2:45pm

Join The Foster Museum's Executive Director, Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz, for a 45-minute tour in our galleries. Tours will cover topics such as current exhibitions and the care of museum collections. There will also be an opportunity for a question and answer session.

Chocolate Tasting at The Foster Museum

TUESDAY, June 3
2:00 - 3:45 pm
FEE $25*

Back by popular demand! Join Corinne DeBra at The Foster Museum as she provides a delicious chocolate tasting that delves into the science behind chocolate's health and feel-good benefits.

Art Making at The Foster Museum

One Thursday per month
1:00 - 4:00pm
Free admission, tea service provided

Upcoming Dates:
Thursdays: May 20, Jun 19, Jul 17

All skill levels are welcome to find inspiration from Tony Foster's watercolor wilderness Journeys within the galleries. Bring your own art supplies, such as graphite pencils or watercolor sets, nature journals or sketch pads, or borrow our colored pencil provisions. Spend time in our meditative galleries, looking closely at Foster's masterpieces and making your own! Tables, seating, and tea service are provided!

Advance registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome.

Storytime with Anna!

TWO SUNDAYS per month
10:30 - 11:00am
Free admission

Upcoming dates:
Sundays: May 11, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 15, Jul 6, Jul 20

Join us for a 30-minute adventure led by Anna! We'll start with a 10-minute arts and crafts activity or imaginative play, then review museum rules. Enjoy some movement and song, explore the galleries, and settle in for a short nature-themed story. Wrap up with a scavenger hunt or creative time at our art tables.