Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, Presidential library and museum in Abilene, United States.
The facility includes five buildings containing the library, museum, visitors center, childhood residence, and Place of Meditation containing family burial sites.
The museum opened in 1947 following the creation of a non-profit foundation in 1945 to preserve artifacts from Eisenhower's military career.
The museum exhibits present personal artifacts and documents that illustrate the journey of Dwight Eisenhower from his Kansas upbringing to presidency.
The research facilities operate Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, with the campus grounds remaining accessible from sunrise to sunset.
Five stone pylons stand on the grounds, each inscribed with significant statements marking different periods of Eisenhower's life journey.
Location: Abilene
Part of: Presidential libraries system
Address: 200 SE 4th Street 67410-2900
Phone: +17852636700
Email: eisenhower.library@nara.gov
Website: https://eisenhowerlibrary.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.91220,-97.21080
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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