Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum set for grand reopening, reserved tickets now available

After an 18-month renovation, the Hoover Museum welcomes visitors beginning Thursday, August 6, 2026.

As America continues its 250th celebration, the newly reimagined Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is set to welcome visitors for the first time since January 2025.

After its first renovation since 1992, the Hoover Museum will be the newest museum experience across the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s Presidential Library system, offering an open invitation to rediscover Iowa’s only Presidential Library and Museum.

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, sharing the impactful lives and legacies of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, will open its doors to the public on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Hoover Presidential Foundation and the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, visitors are invited to be among the first to experience the all-new, immersive Museum.

Click on the image below and take a look at the construction from start to finish!

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Museum Renovation

“We have set out to provide our visitors, from across the state to across the globe, with the most genuine, thought-provoking, and engaging experience with the Hoover story,” said Tom Schwartz, Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. “Through the use of new research, new technologies, and new immersive spaces, we are eager to share this extraordinary opportunity to engage with our nation’s history.”

For the first time, the stories of Herbert and Lou Hoover are told together, emphasizing their partnership. From their beginnings with Iowa roots, to traveling the world and the path of public service, visitors will experience the uncommon lives of these leaders and humanitarians.

“Visitors will leave with a lasting impression, seeing firsthand how the Hoovers have impacted our everyday lives, and how this space serves as a monument to American history,” Schwartz said.

All are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 1 p.m., immediately followed by free admission to the Museum until 6 p.m. 

On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will return to normal operations, open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Reserved tickets are now available at for August 7, 2026 and beyond. Reserved tickets available online are strongly encouraged. Tickets will remain available for purchase at the Museum for visitors arriving day-of.

Members of the media who wish to attend the ribbon cutting may reach out to hoover.library@nara.gov for more information. Click here to access the press kit, including high-resolution images for press use.

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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is one of 16 presidential libraries that are part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum tells the story of the life and times of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States. It is located just off Interstate 80 at Exit 254, 10 miles east of Iowa City, the Presidential Library and Museum is found within the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, a 187-acre park administered by the National Park Service. There is an admission fee to tour the galleries. For more information, visit https://hoover.archives.gov or call 319-259-8331.