Education

2023

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum is now open daily to the public for viewing of the permanent galleries on the life and times of Herbert Hoover, tickets are available in person or online.

The Research Room is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00-12:00, and 12:30-4:15. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling (319) 643-5301 or via email: hoover.library@nara.gov.

"Every generation has the right to build its own world out of the materials of the past, cemented by the hopes of the future."
- Herbert Hoover, 1944

School bus unloading children at the Hoover Presidential Museum.Learn More

School Field Trip

Make arrangements for a school field trip, access bus grant information, student activities and programs.

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A student participating in a STEM activity.Learn More

STEM Education

STEM Days at the Hoover Museum provide a cor-driven approach to learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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National History Day

The Hoover Museum is committed to assisting students with their NHD projects.

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First Lady and Girl Scout Lou Henry Hoover speaking from the President's study in the White House on a special Girl Scout program.Learn More

Girl Scouts

First Lady Lou Henry Hoover joined the Girl Scout movement in 1917 and remained involved until the end of her life.

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Interior of the School House on the grounds of the Hoover National Historic Sit.Learn More

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans available for use.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder, Almanzo Wilder with neighbors on their front porch.Learn More

Rose Wilder Lane & Laura Ingalls Wilder

The collection of the Rose Wilder Lane Papers reside at the Hoover Library. Rose was the daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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