Welcome to the Museums of Los Gatos


BE A HOUSE CAT . . .

Support the Museums of Los Gatos
and learn more about Los Gatos history at the same time.

DOCENTS NEEDED FOR THE MUSEUMS OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2008 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Six beautiful, privately owned homes will be open for tours, and we need docents at each home to assist the host and the public. This is an annual event and is quite popular.

If you would like to help out, please fill out this sign-up form, and email, mail, or fax it to the Museums of Los Gatos.
Email to:
volunteer@museumsoflosgatos.org

Mail to:
Museums of Los Gatos
P.O. Box 1904
Los Gatos, CA 95031

FAX to:
408-395-7386 (call ahead before sending fax)

Note: there will be a required orientation meeting on October 19 or 20.
Four shifts are available (9 am - 1 pm, and 12 pm - 4 pm) on both Saturday and Sunday.

If you docent you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ($30 VALUE).

We look forward to hearing from you, and THANK YOU for your interest.

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM

Volunteers are needed to become Gallery Hosts/Docents in our Art and History Museums.
Would you like to learn more about our local history/and or artists and art?
Are you available for an afternoon a month?
Both Museums are open Wednesday - Sunday, noon to 4pm, except on holidays.
Volunteers are an important asset and valuable resource to the museums
and make a major contribution to our ability to offer quality programs to the community.

Duties would include greeting visitors, sharing information about exhibits,
and handling some merchandise sales.

For more information, email volunteer@museumsoflosgatos.com, or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 408-395-7386


The Art Museum in the
Tait Firehouse
4 Tait Avenue at W. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.2646

This 1927 Spanish Eclectic former firehouse is designated by the
State Historical Resources Commission and Santa Clara County Point of Historical Interest.
Exhibits change every 4 - 6 weeks throughout the year.



The History Museum in the Forbes Mill Annex
75 Church St off E. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.395.7375

The History Museum at the Forbes Mill Annex is located in the front section of the
Old Mill (built in 1854). The Annex was built in 1880 for additional storage, and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the California State Register of Historic Places.
Exhibits change approximately every six months.







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The Museums of Los Gatos is a non-profit educational institution that promotes and encourages a greater understanding of our rich local history and the fine arts through its exhibitions, collections and programs for the benefit of Los Gatos residents, and visitors to Los Gatos.

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