Museum History
Exhibits Schedule
Galleries
Featured Artifact
Virtual Tour of
Presidential Gallery
Boyhood Home
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
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Museum Galleries
| The Introductory Gallery provides an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower's life from his boyhood in Abilene to the end of WWII in 1945. |
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The Temporary Gallery exhibits change from time to time and are on varied themes. |
| The Mamie Eisenhower Gallery exhibits Mamie's life, emphasizing her role as First Lady. |
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The Military Gallery features documents, photographs and objects which interpret the role of Eisenhower as Supreme Commander and of the men and women who served during World War II. |
| The recently renovated Presidential Gallery details the history of the Eisenhower administration, 1953-1961, and includes many computerized interactive displays and learning centers, along with a 1950s fallout shelter, the Plaza Theater marquee, a 1950s living room, and a replica of Eisenhower's Gettysburg retirement office. |
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