Museum Renovation

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  • A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025.
  • A new exterior wall is shown in the new Gift Shop space in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum construction.
    A new exterior wall is shown in the new Gift Shop space in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum construction in February 2025.
  • A wall and doorway is shown during the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A wall and doorway is shown during the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025.
  • A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025.
  • A look at the Presidential Seal glass doors located in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A look at the Presidential Seal glass doors located in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • A look at the facade outside the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A look at the facade outside the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • A view inside the former Waldorf Astoria section of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A view inside the former Waldorf Astoria section of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • Demolition of the former main entrance of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    Demolition of the former main entrance of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in February 2025
  • Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams February 2025
  • Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams February 2025
  • Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams February 2025
  • A look at the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum after demolition
    A look at the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum after demolition in February 2025
  • View of the remains of entryway after removal of façade
    View of the remains of entryway after removal of façade February 2025
  • Excavator dumps construction debris into dump truck
    Excavator dumps construction debris into dump truck after removal of façade
  • Exterior of Museum entrance after removal of façade
    Exterior of Museum entrance after removal of façade February 2025
  • Worker cuts rebar from concrete foundation of museum building
    Worker cuts rebar from concrete foundation of museum building February 26, 2015
  • Excavator removing concrete foundation.
    Excavator removing concrete foundation.
  • Excavator removing concrete foundation.
    Excavator removing concrete foundation.
  • Flooring removed from gift shop.
    Flooring removed from gift shop.
  • Excavator removes asphalt from Museum driveway
    Excavator removes asphalt from Museum driveway February 27, 2025
  • Foundation being hammered for removal
    Foundation being hammered for removal February 27, 2025
  • Foundation to be removed for construction
    Foundation to be removed for construction
  • View of area where foundation was removed
    View of area where foundation was removed February 27, 2025
  • Excavator digs up dirt for footings and worker cuts rebar in another area
    Excavator digs up dirt for footings and worker cuts rebar in another area March 2025
  • Excavator removes dirt from freshly dug trench
  • Trenches dug for new pilings
    Trenches dug for new pilings March 2025
  • Excavator digs up section of old storm drain
    Excavator digs up section of old storm drain March 2025
  • Excavator digs up section of old storm drain
    Excavator digs up section of old storm drain March 2025
  • Timelapse of construction Feb.-Mar. 2025
  • Crane
    Crane
  • Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
  • Metal framing for concrete pouring
    Metal framing for concrete pouring
  • Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
  • Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
  • Framework for concrete to be poured
    Framework for concrete to be poured
  • Framework for concrete to be poured
    Framework for concrete to be poured
  • Pouring concrete for building expansion
    Pouring concrete for building expansion
  • View of concrete foundation of Museum expansion
    Concrete foundation of Museum expansion, March 2025
  • Construction exposed original terrazzo floor in the gift shop
    Construction in the gift shop exposed the original 1962 terrazzo floor
  • Timelapse of construction from March 10-31, 2025
  • Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
  • Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
  • Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
  • Work on concrete framing for the foundation of museum expansion
    Work on concrete framing for the foundation of museum expansion
  • Exterior concrete wall with rebar extending above ground level
    Exterior concrete wall with rebar
  • Exterior concrete wall with rebar extending above ground level
    Exterior concrete wall with rebar extending above ground level
  • Cinder block exterior wall being built
    Cinder block exterior wall being built
  • View of new east wall under construction
    View of new east wall under construction
  • Concrete mix being added to hopper
    Concrete mix being added to hopper
  • Rebar and base foundation of expanded lobby area
    Rebar and base foundation of expended lobby area
  • View of exterior wall construction
    View of exterior wall construction looking from the south (4-16-2025)
  • View of exterior wall construction
    View of exterior wall construction (4-16-2025)
  • Silent video, pan shot of construction of museum expansion showing future reception desk and lobby area.
  • Exterior walls being built
    Exterior walls being built, view of future reception desk (4-16-2025)
  • Construction of exterior walls of future lobby
    Construction of exterior walls of future lobby area (4-16-2025)
  • View of wall construction of museum expansion
    View of wall construction of museum expansion, future reception desk and lobby area (4-16-2025)
  • View of Herbert Hoover boyhood gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    View of Herbert Hoover boyhood gallery with most artifacts removed (4-2025)
  • View of 1928 election gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    View of 1928 election gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
  • View of Waldorf-Astoria gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    View of Waldorf-Astoria gallery with most artifacts removed (4-2025)
  • Wide view of museum construction
    Wide view of Museum construction
  • East wall of Museum being built
    East wall of Museum being built
  • Partially built wall of future front entrance and expanded lobby area
    Partially built wall of future front entrance and expanded lobby area
  • Construction of wall with bay window and future front entrance
    Construction of new south wall with bay window and future front entrance
  • Exterior view of building of south and east walls
    Exterior view of building of south and east walls
  • Exterior view of new expanded lobby
    Exterior view of new expanded lobby
  • Construction of new expanded lobby
    Construction of new expanded lobby
  • Construction of east and south exterior wall
    Construction of east and south exterior wall
  • Timelapse of construction, February through April, 2025
  • Roofing joists in future entrance and lobby area
    Roofing joists in future lobby area
  • Roofing joists in future lobby area
    Roofing joists in future lobby area
  • Roofing joists and new east and south walls
    Roofing joists and new east and south walls
  • Lifting and placement of Steel gable beam, May 7, 2025
    Lifting and placement of Steel gable beam, May 7, 2025
  • Trusses supporting roof beam and framing of new entrance
    Trusses supporting roof beam and framing of new entrance
  • Trusses supporting roof beam for new lobby area
    Trusses supporting roof beam for new lobby area
  • Workers in a basket being lifted by a crane to demolish the chimney, May 14, 2025
    Workers in a basket being lifted by a crane to demolish the chimney, May 14, 2025
  • View of trusses supporting roof beam and partial demolition of chimney
    View of trusses supporting roof beam and partial demolition of chimney
  • Worker applying water repelling sealant
    Worker applying water repelling sealant
  • Exterior view of museum addition covered in waterproof sealant
    Exterior view of museum addition covered in waterproof sealant
  • View of exterior wall after chimney removal
    View of exterior wall after chimney removal, May 21, 2015
  • Pile of bricks and limestone rubble from chimney removal
    Pile of bricks and limestone rubble from chimney removal
  • New east wall of Museum expansion
    New east wall of Museum expansion, May 21, 2025
  • Future lobby expansion
    Future lobby expansion, May 21. 2025
  • View of roof structure for new front entrance and expanded lobby area, May 28, 2025
    View of roof structure for new front entrance and expanded lobby area, May 28, 2025
  • View of roof structure for new east wall, May 28, 2025
    View of roof structure for new east wall, May 28, 2025
  • View of roof structure for new expanded lobby area, May 28 2025
    View of roof structure for new expanded lobby area, May 28 2025
  • View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
    View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
  • View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
    View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
  • Screenshot of Museum construction
    Timelapse video of Museum construction May 1-30, 2025
  • Limestone blocks for the exterior of the Museum addition
    Limestone blocks for the exterior of the Museum addition
  • View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
    View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
  • View of roof decking in new lobby gathering area
    View of roof decking in new lobby gathering area
  • View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
    View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
  • Exterior view of Museum expansion
    Exterior view of Museum expansion
  • Front of Museum expansion showing roof decking
    Front of Museum expansion showing roof decking
  • East side of Museum addition as limestone blocks being added, May 11, 2025
    East side of Museum addition as limestone blocks being added, May 11, 2025
  • Museum rotunda before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Museum rotunda before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • Hoover boyhood and Sandford display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover boyhood and Sandford display before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • Hoover mining in Australia display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover mining in Australia display before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • Hoover fishing display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover fishing display before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • 1927 Television experiment gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
    1927 Television experiment gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • Secretary of Commerce gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Secretary of Commerce gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
  • View of Hoover Museum gallery after walls and carpeting removed
    View of Hoover Museum gallery after walls, drop ceiling, and carpeting removed
  • View of Museum gallery as walls, drop celling, and carpeting are removed
    View of Museum gallery as walls, drop celling, and carpeting are removed
  • View of Hoover Museum temporary exhibits gallery after drop ceiling and flooring removed
    View of Hoover Museum temporary exhibits gallery after drop ceiling and flooring removed
  • View of future gift shop area
    View of future gift shop area
  • Interior of future Museum entrance and expanded lobby area
    Interior of future Museum entrance and expanded lobby area
  • Interior of future expanded lobby area
    Interior of future expanded lobby area
  • Interior of future lobby area
    Interior of future lobby area
  • Exterior of Museum lobby expansion
    Exterior of Museum lobby expansion
  • Exterior view of new Museum entrance
    Exterior view of new Museum entrance
  • Worker sawing limestone for Museum exterior
    Worker sawing limestone for Museum exterior
  • Timelapse video of construction work June 1-30, 2015
    Timelapse video of construction work June 1-30, 2015
  • Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
  • Worker saws limestone blocks into smaller pieces for Museum exterior, July 2, 2025
    Worker saws limestone blocks into smaller pieces for Museum exterior, July 2, 2025
  • Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
  • Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
  • Looking into lobby expansion area through new window opening
    Looking into lobby expansion area through new window opening
  • Exterior view of lobby expansion, July 2025
    Exterior view of lobby expansion, July 2025
  • View of former exhibit galley area with entry rotunda on the right
    View of former exhibit galley area with entry rotunda on the right
  • View of William B. Quarton Gallery for Temporary Exhibits undergoing renovation
    View of William B. Quarton Gallery for Temporary Exhibits undergoing renovation
  • Video-Hoover Renovation Timelapse February-June 2025
    Video-Hoover Renovation Timelapse February-June 2025
  • View of steel channel for future walls in Museum galleries
    Pan view of steel channel for future walls in Museum galleries
  • The former Waldorf gallery
    The former Waldorf gallery
  • Open space in the Museum gallery before remodeling begins
    Open space in the Museum gallery before remodeling begins, July 16, 2025
  • Worker saws limestone into brick-size pieces for Museum façade
    Worker saws limestone brick-size pieces for Museum façade
  • Worker attaching limestone to Museum façade
    Worker attaching limestone to Museum facade
  • View of limestone brick surrounding opening for a bay window
    View of limestone brick surrounding opening for a bay window, July 16, 2025
    A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A new exterior wall is shown in the new Gift Shop space in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum construction.
    A wall and doorway is shown during the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A view of construction in the main lobby of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A look at the Presidential Seal glass doors located in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A look at the facade outside the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    A view inside the former Waldorf Astoria section of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    Demolition of the former main entrance of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    An excavator demolishes the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    Removal of Front Entrance Support Beams
    A look at the former entrance and facade of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum after demolition
    View of the remains of entryway after removal of façade
    Excavator dumps construction debris into dump truck
    Exterior of Museum entrance after removal of façade
    Worker cuts rebar from concrete foundation of museum building
    Excavator removing concrete foundation.
    Excavator removing concrete foundation.
    Flooring removed from gift shop.
    Excavator removes asphalt from Museum driveway
    Foundation being hammered for removal
    Foundation to be removed for construction
    View of area where foundation was removed
    Excavator digs up dirt for footings and worker cuts rebar in another area
    Trenches dug for new pilings
    Excavator digs up section of old storm drain
    Excavator digs up section of old storm drain
    Crane
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Metal framing for concrete pouring
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Trench with wood framing and metal rebar
    Framework for concrete to be poured
    Framework for concrete to be poured
    Pouring concrete for building expansion
    View of concrete foundation of Museum expansion
    Construction exposed original terrazzo floor in the gift shop
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Concrete for the foundation of museum expansion
    Work on concrete framing for the foundation of museum expansion
    Exterior concrete wall with rebar extending above ground level
    Exterior concrete wall with rebar extending above ground level
    Cinder block exterior wall being built
    View of new east wall under construction
    Concrete mix being added to hopper
    Rebar and base foundation of expanded lobby area
    View of exterior wall construction
    View of exterior wall construction
    Exterior walls being built
    Construction of exterior walls of future lobby
    View of wall construction of museum expansion
    View of Herbert Hoover boyhood gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    View of 1928 election gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    View of Waldorf-Astoria gallery with artifacts removed (4-2025)
    Wide view of museum construction
    East wall of Museum being built
    Partially built wall of future front entrance and expanded lobby area
    Construction of wall with bay window and future front entrance
    Exterior view of building of south and east walls
    Exterior view of new expanded lobby
    Construction of new expanded lobby
    Construction of east and south exterior wall
    Roofing joists in future entrance and lobby area
    Roofing joists in future lobby area
    Roofing joists and new east and south walls
    Lifting and placement of Steel gable beam, May 7, 2025
    Trusses supporting roof beam and framing of new entrance
    Trusses supporting roof beam for new lobby area
    Workers in a basket being lifted by a crane to demolish the chimney, May 14, 2025
    View of trusses supporting roof beam and partial demolition of chimney
    Worker applying water repelling sealant
    Exterior view of museum addition covered in waterproof sealant
    View of exterior wall after chimney removal
    Pile of bricks and limestone rubble from chimney removal
    New east wall of Museum expansion
    Future lobby expansion
    View of roof structure for new front entrance and expanded lobby area, May 28, 2025
    View of roof structure for new east wall, May 28, 2025
    View of roof structure for new expanded lobby area, May 28 2025
    View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
    View of partially installed roof decking, May 30, 2025
    Screenshot of Museum construction
    Limestone blocks for the exterior of the Museum addition
    View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
    View of roof decking in new lobby gathering area
    View of roof decking in new museum expansion area
    Exterior view of Museum expansion
    Front of Museum expansion showing roof decking
    East side of Museum addition as limestone blocks being added, May 11, 2025
    Museum rotunda before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover boyhood and Sandford display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover mining in Australia display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Hoover fishing display before demolition, June 13, 2025
    1927 Television experiment gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
    Secretary of Commerce gallery before demolition, June 13, 2025
    View of Hoover Museum gallery after walls and carpeting removed
    View of Museum gallery as walls, drop celling, and carpeting are removed
    View of Hoover Museum temporary exhibits gallery after drop ceiling and flooring removed
    View of future gift shop area
    Interior of future Museum entrance and expanded lobby area
    Interior of future expanded lobby area
    Interior of future lobby area
    Exterior of Museum lobby expansion
    Exterior view of new Museum entrance
    Worker sawing limestone for Museum exterior
    Timelapse video of construction work June 1-30, 2015
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Worker saws limestone blocks into smaller pieces for Museum exterior, July 2, 2025
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Work crew installing roof insulation, July 2, 2025
    Looking into lobby expansion area through new window opening
    Exterior view of lobby expansion, July 2025
    View of former exhibit galley area with entry rotunda on the right
    View of William B. Quarton Gallery for Temporary Exhibits undergoing renovation
    Video-Hoover Renovation Timelapse February-June 2025
    View of steel channel for future walls in Museum galleries
    The former Waldorf gallery
    Open space in the Museum gallery before remodeling begins
    Worker saws limestone into brick-size pieces for Museum façade
    Worker attaching limestone to Museum façade
    View of limestone brick surrounding opening for a bay window