From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby History Museums (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Museum of American Heritage (Attractions & Activities - History Museums) 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-321-1004 Distance: ~16.57 mi         Description: This museum is where you can discover that the son of Frank Lloyd Wright invented Lincoln Logs in 1920, that Tinker Toys were the result of a stonemason watching his kids play with old thread spools and pencils, and that the inventor of the Erector Set had a medical degree and won the Olympic gold medal at pole vaulting. This historic house contains a wealth of American memorabilia coupled with information on the people who created these popular inventions. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.