The museum is open to the public every day from 9am to 5pm except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Admission fees are $4.00 for Adults (17-61) $2.00 for Senior Citizens (62 and over), Holders of National Park, Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Passports, and Free for Children (under 17) and members of the Hoover Presidential Library Association. The museum is located in West Branch, Iowa, just off Interstate 80 at Exit 254.

Previous Temporary Exhibits

In Search of African America: One Collector's Experience displayed January 17- March 21, 2004. An exhibit of African American memorabilia, books, artwork and other objects from the collection of James Hicks.

Christmas Around the World displayed November, 2003-January, 2004. An exhibit of 20 holiday trees decorated to resprent countries Herbert Hoover visited in his lifetime.

Old Man River: History Along the Mississippi River displayed at the museum from April 20-November 2, 2003. The history and culture along the Mississippi River told with photographs, artwork and artifacts.

Hollywood Cowboys! Displayed at the museum January 18-March 24, 2003. An exhibit of the actors who brought the wild west to the silver screen.

Revolutionary America 1763-1789 Displayed at the museum from April 20-November 2, 2002 An exhibit telling the story of America's fight for independence.

"What America Means to Me" Artwork by children commemorating the first anniversary of 9/11.

Let's Play! Pastimes From the Past January19 -March 3, 2002 An exhibit of antique toys

An Uncommon Eye: The Art of Louis Picek January 20 - March 24, 2002 Artwork by West Branch artist, Lou Pecik

Red, White and Hope November 17, 2001-January 6, 2002 An exhibit of Bob Hope's memorabilia

The Eagle and the Dragon: U.S. Relations with China Displayed at the museum April 21-October 28, 2001 Chinese artifacts displayed in a replica pagoda

Presidential Playing Cards: The Art of Tina Mion Displayed at the museum January 20-March 25, 2001 Portaits of the U.S. presidents painted as playing cards

Christmas at the White House Displayed at the museum November, 2000-January, 2001 Christmas trees decorated in the style of previous White House trees.

Campaign 2000 Displayed at the museum September 5-November 13, 2000 Campaign items from the 19th century to the year 2000.

American Women!   Displayed at the museum April 22, 2000 - October 29, 2000 Featuring artifacts from more than 100 significant American women

"Through the Eyes of a Child: Presidential Portraits Made by Children" Displayed at the museum January-March, 2000 Portraits made by children of presidents from Hoover to Clinton.

Legends of Christmas Displayed at the museum from December, 1999 to January, 2000 An exhibition of the traditions of Christmas.

An American Christmas Displayed at the museum from December, 1998 to January, 1999. A historical exhibit of Christmas trees in America.

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EXHIBITS!!

Treasures of the Collection
A virtual exhibit of the Hoover Library staff's favorite artifacts