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   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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Welcome to the Dwight D. Eisenhower
Presidential Library and Museum


Current Events

Gem of the Plains exhibitBLOCKBUSTER 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.

 

 

Apollo 11 The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a new temporary exhibit highlighting the influential events and achievements of the U.S. space program beginning in the 1950s. The exhibit can be seen free of charge in the upper mezzanine of the Library building through December 19. more . . .


Upcoming Events

December 6
Holiday Reception and Abilene City Band Concert, 2:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium

News and Announcements

Quilts of ValorEisenhower 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.   more info . . .


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. more . . .

Eisenhower Museum announces $5 Wednesdays: The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is lowering general adult museum admission to $5 on Wednesdays for the remainder of 2009. more . . .

Education

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.

Events Highlights

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. Photo Album

 

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