Contact Information:
200 S.E. 4th Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Tel: 785-263-6700
Fax: 785-263-6715
Toll free: 877 RING IKE
eisenhower.library@nara.gov
Museum Hours:
9am - 4:45pm
Every day except Christmas, Thanksgiving and New
Year's Day
Research Room Hours:
M - F: 8:30am - noon and
12:45pm - 5:15pm
Except Federal Holidays
Museum Admission:
7 years and under - free
8 - 15 years - $1.00
Adults 16-61 years - $8.00
Seniors 62 years+ - $6.00 Active military - free
Retired military - $6.00
$5.00 Wednesday
Welcome to the Dwight D. Eisenhower
Presidential Library and Museum
BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBIT: The Gem on the Plains: Ike’s Abilene 1890-1910 - May 15, 2009 through February 21, 2010
This exhibit takes a look at Abilene at a time when a young barefoot boy had simple dreams of the future. His upbringing in a modest Kansas town, by a family of religious beliefs and a strong work ethic, taught young Ike the values and morals of honesty and a hard day’s work. On exhibit are school books used by the Eisenhower boys, Ike’s 1909 diploma, items from the family home, typical toys of the turn of the century, and many photographs of early Abilene and much more.
February 18
A 1955 television broadcast of Abilene High School students will be the center of discussion in a Black History Month program to be held at 7 p.m. on February 18 in the Visitors Center Auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. read more . . .
March 27 "Caring for Your Collections"
Whether its treasured comic books, old photographs, train memorabilia or grandma's wedding dress, collectors want to know how to care for the objects they love. This will be the topic of a "Caring for Your Collections" preservation workshop held on March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Prescott Room of the Salina Public Library at 301 W. Elm in Salina, Kan. read more . . .
Joe Todd World War II Heritage Internship
The Todd internship funds eight weeks of summer intern work under the direction of Eisenhower Presidential Library staff. The application deadline is March 1. read more . . .
Eisenhower Quilts of Valor:
the First Annual Veterans Days Challenge
Throughout his military career, Dwight D. Eisenhower made the welfare of military under his command one of his main concerns. The Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum is carrying on this tradition by sponsoring the Quilts of Valor Challenge.
In partnership with the Quilts of Valor Foundation and the Kansas Quilts of Valor, quilts will be distributed to wounded service men and women. read more . . .
Join our Friends of the Foundation and receive free admission to all Presidential Libraries. For more information contact the Gift Shop at 785-263-6700, or toll free at 877- RING IKE.
Two Cultural Institutions Partner: The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum partner with the Great Plains Theatre to provide opportunities and discounts to their patrons. read more . . .
In conjunction with the upcoming exhibition Eisenhower and the Righteous Cause: The Liberation of Europe.
Five Star Leaders: Five Star Leaders is an experiential-learning leadership program which challenges students in grades 8-12, college students, and adults to work together to solve a problem, confront a crisis, or accomplish a mission. Armed with original documents and knowledge of history and leadership, students take on the same challenges as those experienced by historical figures.
Celebrating Ike and His Hometown: On October 17 the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum concluded the months-long "Ike's Abilene" program with festivities which included a band concert by Fort Riley's 1st Infantry Division Band; a picnic to thank the Big Red One's 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, Combined Arms Battalion for their service and sacrifice; and a spectacular fireworks show. View Photo Album . . .
