Hoover 150

Celebrating the 150th birthdays of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover

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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is excited to celebrate the sesquicentennial birthdays of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover, the 31st President of the United States and First Lady of the United States.

Throughout 2024, the Library and Museum will host a series of events, activities, camps, and celebrations to honor the lives and legacies of the Hoovers. Below you can review our special calendar and register for events for all ages.

Hoover 150: A Birthday Celebration

Open starting May 18, 2024

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is excited to commemorate the 150th birthdays of both Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover with a special new temporary exhibit: “Hoover 150: A Birthday Celebration.” This exhibit will serve as the final temporary exhibit at the Museum prior to the Museum’s complete remodel and renovation.

Starting May 18, visitors will discover the lives of the Hoovers in a completely new way, highlighting their birthdays over the years and the celebrations in their honor. While both Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover lived private personal lives, items on display will offer a unique perspective on some of their most intimate moments with friends and family. From childhood to adulthood, experience these great memories through many items in the Hoover Museum collection never seen before.

For more information, visit our Exhibits page.

2024 Hoover 150 Public Programs

Friday, November 15: Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

This free monthly program allows visitors to see items from our collection that aren't typically shown in our galleries. Speak with archivists and Museum staff in an informal setting about a specific topic each month.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we will be showcasing pieces of Native American artwork collected by the Hoovers during their travels to the American Southwest.

Staff will be available from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., and again from 2-3 p.m. CST. Registration is not required.

Saturday, December 7: Family Day "Holidays with the Hoovers"

Celebrate the holidays with our final Family Day of the year.

All Family Day events feature family-friendly STEAM activities. This event includes stations themed around holiday movies. The event is free with the cost of admission.

Friday, December 13: Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

Join the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum as we explore the 1929 Christmas Eve fire at the White House with objects from our museum collection.