From Frank Livermore’s initial collection of several hundred antique mechanical, electrical, and technological objects, MOAH has grown its collection to over 8,000 artifacts and counting.

Dating primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries, our objects are housed in a 13,000-square-foot warehouse in San Carlos. We display these artifacts in rotating exhibits at the Williams historic home in Palo Alto.

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Browse current exhibits and collectors, or scroll to the bottom and click “EXPLORE THE ENTIRE COLLECTION.”

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For questions about donating to the collection, viewing the collection, or securing items on loan, contact coordinator@moah.org.

MOAH has talented volunteers who work diligently to preserve and restore our historical objects. Check out the restoration process here!

Learn history through objects! Watch artifact snapshot videos, collections talks, and volunteer picks.