at the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
October 18, 2021
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum will be open to the public starting October 19, 2021 for viewing of the permanent galleries on the life and times of Herbert Hoover and the temporary exhibit gallery, Leonardo da Vinci Machines in Motion. The Research Room, the Museum Gift Shop and Public and Educational Programs remain closed at this time. For more information visit https://hoover.archives.gov/visit-safely or buy tickets online.
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Current Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last entry at 4:00, museum closes promptly at 5:00 p.m.
Availability
The museum exhibits are open to the public. The Gift Shop and Research room remain closed at this time. The buildings on the grounds of the Hoover National Historic Site are open to the public.
New Exhibit:
Leonardo da Vinci Machines in Motion
Now - January 29, 2022
This traveling exhibition contains 30 machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the mechanisms are life-sized and most are fully operational. Visitors may touch and set them in motion, combining fun with instruction.