Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

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(498) · Museum in West Branch, United States
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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial place of Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United …

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Oct 14, 2024
This was a beautiful stop right off of the highway. Very nicely kept area. The walk to the graves was like a Norman Rockwell (take the longer route).The museum was set up perfectly with a short movie… Full review by paulhenk
Oct 3, 2024
The museum is located in West Branch with easy access from I-80. We visited the museum last year but did not have much time, so we decided to take a closer look this time around. Parking is available… Full review by NemoTraveler
Oct 1, 2024
Who knew Herbert Hoover was a mining engineer? I do know that I walked through the exhibits and saw the video. Well done. Don't confuse this with the National Park site alongside. Their video is … Full review by Anonymous855

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How long should you visit at the hoover presidential library
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I would recommend allocating at least 1 to 2 hours to walk through the entirity of the museum/library. There's a lot of information available, and it'll take awhile to view and …
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I would recommend allocating at least 1 to 2 hours to walk through the entirity of the museum/library. There's a lot of information available, and it'll take awhile to view and review it all. Plus, they present a ~20 minute video about Hoover's life, which can be helpful to gain some insight before walking through the museum.
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Are there guides present in the library and museum every day?
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The museum and galleries are self-guided. The guards and sales desk staff are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Are you open on Wednesday, July 4th? What are your hours if open?
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They are only closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
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Is there parking for a 38 foot rv and towing a car.
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plenty of room wide open
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How often does Herbert Hoover's brilliant great-granddaughter, Margaret Hoover, visit the site? Does she ever do …
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How often does Herbert Hoover's brilliant great-granddaughter, Margaret Hoover, visit the site? Does she ever do speaking engagements there? If so, when?
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Margaret Hoover visits the Museum several times a year, she does not do specific speaking engagements but often participates in the annual celebration the first weekend in …
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Margaret Hoover visits the Museum several times a year, she does not do specific speaking engagements but often participates in the annual celebration the first weekend in August.
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