The Foster Museum

The Foster Museum The Foster is a 14,000 sq ft museum that exhibits Tony Foster’s watercolor wilderness Journeys. Free admission by appointment.

A wide range of events and programs are offered, and the venue is available for use by select community groups.

This Sunday, August 16, is Storytime with Anna! Little explorers will enjoy "Tiddler: The Storytelling Fish," make their...
08/15/2026

This Sunday, August 16, is Storytime with Anna! Little explorers will enjoy "Tiddler: The Storytelling Fish," make their own paper plate fish or jellyfish, and adventure through the galleries amongst Tony Foster's Watercolour Wilderness Journeys before regular open hours!

10:30–11:30 AM
Free admission. Advance registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome.

Register at thefoster.org/storytime-with-anna.

Nature Journaling workshop with Kate Rutter at The Foster Museum is coming up on August 23! Learn fun ways to sketch fro...
08/10/2026

Nature Journaling workshop with Kate Rutter at The Foster Museum is coming up on August 23! Learn fun ways to sketch from nature and connect with its beauty. For more info and to register: thefoster.org/programs

Visiting The Foster Museum with children? Be sure to pick up a free scavenger hunt at the front desk and explore the gal...
08/05/2026

Visiting The Foster Museum with children? Be sure to pick up a free scavenger hunt at the front desk and explore the galleries together!

Join us this Saturday, August 8 for an afternoon of Art Making at The Foster Museum! Bring your art supplies, enjoy comp...
08/05/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 8 for an afternoon of Art Making at The Foster Museum! Bring your art supplies, enjoy complimentary tea, and create while surrounded by Tony Foster's watercolor wilderness Journeys. All skill levels are welcome!

The new, official trailer for 'Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge' has dropped. Check it out and please share widely!
08/03/2026

The new, official trailer for 'Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge' has dropped. Check it out and please share widely!

Tony Foster has spent a cumulative nine of the last thirty-five yea...

Storytime tomorrow! Make a bug out of recycled materials, hear a story about bugs in the environment, and enjoy family t...
07/19/2026

Storytime tomorrow! Make a bug out of recycled materials, hear a story about bugs in the environment, and enjoy family time at the museum!
10:30-11:30
Online registration encouraged! thefoster.org/programs

Bring your own art supplies to The Foster Museum this Saturday, July 18th for Art Making! Enjoy a space to reflect on th...
07/18/2026

Bring your own art supplies to The Foster Museum this Saturday, July 18th for Art Making! Enjoy a space to reflect on the work of Tony Foster and find inspiration for your own art!

Tea service provided from 1 to 4 p.m. Online registration recommended, walk-ins welcome!

Tomorrow (6/18): a special one-day exhibition at The Foster Museum!See Tony's Kaieteur Falls, Guyana painting, and this ...
07/18/2026

Tomorrow (6/18): a special one-day exhibition at The Foster Museum!

See Tony's Kaieteur Falls, Guyana painting, and this iconic photo! On display with a docent to answer questions from 12-4 p.m.

Address

940 Commercial Street
Palo Alto, CA
94303

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16502097181

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