The Foster Museum

The Foster Museum houses a collection of watercolor paintings depicting wilderness landscapes and natural environments from different regions around the world. The works show detailed scenes of forests, mountains, rivers, and other ecosystems painted with careful attention to the features of each location.

The building originally served as an ambulance storage facility for Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. It was converted and opened to the public as an art museum in 2014.

The collection documents natural places and helps visitors understand the beauty of remote landscapes around the world. The artworks encourage people to care about protecting these locations.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and on weekends from noon to 4 PM with free admission for all visitors. You can explore the paintings at your own pace and take time to study the details of each work.

Each painting is accompanied by handwritten field notes, sketches, and collected samples that show how the artist researched on location. These additional materials turn the exhibition into a blend of artwork and scientific documentation.

Location: Palo Alto

Address: 940 Commercial St, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 12:00-16:00

Phone: +16502097181

Website: http://thefoster.org

GPS coordinates: 37.42359,-122.09968

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04