Getting Here

Parking, Biking, and Public Transportation

• There is taxi and ride service drop off area in front of the entrance.
• We are located directly in front of the VTA #21 bus stop at Melville Road.
• Caltrain stops at the California Avenue station. The museum is a 30 minute walk.
• Free parking is available in the lot between Hopkins Street and Middlefield Road. Near the front entrance there are 3 accessible parking spaces and 1 accessible EV charging only space. There are also 2 accessible parking spaces and 2 accessible EV charging only spaces in the lot. On-street parking is available on Middlefield Road.
• Bike racks are available.

Directions

• The Museum & Zoo is located at 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301. It is located near Embarcadero Road and Rinconada Park.
• HIGHWAY 101: Take the Embarcadero Road West exit. Continue down Embarcadero Road and turn right on Middlefield Road. The Museum & Zoo will be located on your right.
• FROM DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO: Head south on Middlefield Road. The Museum & Zoo will be located on your left just after Melville Ave.