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Herbert Hoover National Historic SiteWooden benches inside a Quaker meetinghouse.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Fees & Reservations
 

Entrance fees

There is no charge to visit Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, which includes the Birthplace Cottage, Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, Friends Meetinghouse, Gravesite, and Tallgrass Prairie.

Admission to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is:

 

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Annual Pass, are for sale at the Visitor Center.

 

Picnic shelters

Picnic shelters may be used for free on a first-come, first-served basis or they may be reserved for $25.00.

 

Group tours

Guided tours for schools and organized groups may be reserved through the Presidential Library and Museum by calling (319) 643-5301.

School groups may visit Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum free of charge. See Plan A Field Trip for more about visiting with your school group.

Main entrance to the yellow-brick Presidential Library and Museum, with columns and US flags.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
The Presidential Library and Museum has extensive exhibits on Herbert Hoover's life and career.
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A park ranger leading a guided tour for elementary school children.
Plan A Field Trip
Reservations, activities, and curriculum materials for teachers and their students.
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Pupils' desks, part of the Schoolhouse furnishings.
Take a virtual tour
Learn more about the historic buildings and landscape with an online tour.
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Golden retriever on a leash.
Pets
Tips for a safe and fun visit with your pet.
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Black and white photo of Herbert Hoover as an infant.  

Did You Know?
In 1874, the year Herbert Hoover was born, Ernest Shackleton (an early Antarctic explorer), Honus Wagner (one of the greatest baseball players in history), Harry Houdini (a famous professional magician), and Robert Frost (Pulitzer Prize winning poet) were also born.
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Last Updated: November 19, 2008 at 15:30 EST