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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 Saturday, 10/10, 1-4 pm, give our self-guided Art Making a try! Consider sketching with "View Through the Frame" to...
10/09/2026

This Saturday, 10/10, 1-4 pm, give our self-guided Art Making a try! Consider sketching with "View Through the Frame" to focus your vision while surrounded by Tony Foster's watercolor wilderness Journeys, painted around the world. Complimentary tea & biscuits; drop-ins welcome!

Smell, taste, and discover the world of chocolate! Join chocolate expert Corinne DeBra at The Foster Museum for a delici...
10/05/2026

Smell, taste, and discover the world of chocolate! Join chocolate expert Corinne DeBra at The Foster Museum for a delicious journey from bean to bar.

Thursday, October 22 | 2–3:45 PM
$25 per person • Recommended for ages 16+

Space is limited, reserve your spot at thefoster.org/programs!

Join instructor Agnes Wong for an afternoon of Yosemite-inspired watercolors, with tea & biscuits, at The Foster Museum!...
09/18/2026

Join instructor Agnes Wong for an afternoon of Yosemite-inspired watercolors, with tea & biscuits, at The Foster Museum!

Saturday, Sept 26, 1-4 PM. Sign up at thefoster.org/programs

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...

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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