Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Welcome to the official page for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum!
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Join us as we explore the life and times of President Hoover, the Declaration of Independence, and his Presidential frie...
05/28/2026

Join us as we explore the life and times of President Hoover, the Declaration of Independence, and his Presidential friends in a virtual summer camp. This virtual summer camp is FREE & open to all K-12 students. Register here: https://bit.ly/BeyondHistoryBooks

President Hoover greets Ward Randall, winner of the National Spelling Bee May 3, 1931. ( #31-al56-076)
05/27/2026

President Hoover greets Ward Randall, winner of the National Spelling Bee May 3, 1931. ( #31-al56-076)

This summer is the perfect time to journey through time as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Inde...
05/26/2026

This summer is the perfect time to journey through time as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we explore the life and times of President Hoover, the Declaration of Independence, and his Presidential friends in “Beyond the History Books” virtual summer camp. This virtual summer camp is FREE and open to all K-12 students. If you have a student who likes to explore history while engaging in hands-on STEAM activities and earning prizes, please complete the registration link below!
https://bit.ly/BeyondHistoryBooks

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum has provided a free Memorial Day concert since 2012. Iowa Brass retur...
05/24/2026

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum has provided a free Memorial Day concert since 2012. Iowa Brass returns to West Branch TOMORROW at 2:00 PM, for a free Memorial Day concert on the Village Green at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic favorites honoring America, along with a variety of other great selections.
Admission is FREE and no tickets are required. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. (Photo: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site)

May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his “Spirit of St. Louis” near Paris, completing the first solo airplane fli...
05/21/2026

May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his “Spirit of St. Louis” near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Here is Lindbergh in Paris standing at the window of the L'Aéro-Club de France. (31-1927-17)

President Hoover met a group of Spanish American War veterans May 19, 1930. (31-1930-c06)
05/19/2026

President Hoover met a group of Spanish American War veterans May 19, 1930. (31-1930-c06)

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210 Parkside Drive
West Branch, IA
52358

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+13196435301

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