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Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library,
Museum, and Boyhood Home
Abilene, Kansas
Fly in to Abilene Municipal Airport (K78)
eisenhowerlibrary.gov
The only five-star general to serve as president,
Eisenhower always said he was proud to
be from Abilene. You'll see his boyhood home,
the school he attended, and " meet " Mamie.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
and Museum
Boston, Massachusetts
Fly in to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
jfklibrary.org
The JFK museum chronicles the 1,000 days
of his presidency with archives from his final
days, his war years, and his family.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
Atlanta, Georgia
Fly in to Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY)
jimmycarterlibrary.gov
From the peanut farm to the Camp David Accords, the Carter museum captures
the spirit of the thirty-ninth president of the United States. Of particular interest is
the collection of " Head of State Gifts " instituted and collected by the Carters.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Simi Valley, California
Fly in to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) or Camarillo Airport (CMA)
reaganlibrary.gov
The drive up Presidential Drive is worth it alone-beautiful vistas and elegant
landscaping on the circuitous driveway. Once here, see the Berlin Wall, the first
lady's dresses, and of course the Air Force One Pavilion where the retired Boeing
707 " Flying White House " puts its nose against the glass as if waiting to fly.
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
College Station, Texas
Fly in to Easterwood Field (CLL)
bush41.org
The museum features a collection of gifts given to the Bushes, from Bush's vice
presidency through his presidency, including gifts from countries all over the world.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library
and Museum
Austin, Texas
Fly in to Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
lbjlibrary.org
Lots of artifacts and collections honoring
his state as well as exhibitions on his wife, Lady
Bird, his numerous pets, and November 22, 1963.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library
and Museum
Yorba Linda, California
Fly in to Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) or
Corona Municipal Airport (AJO)
nixonlibrary.gov
From Nixon's trip to China to the Vietnam
War, Watergate, and resignation, it's all here.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fly in to Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB)
fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Two sites contain Ford's archival holdings
and museum collections-one in Ann Arbor and
the other in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Riverview
Airport-08C).
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Little Rock, Arkansas
Fly in to North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK)
clintonlibrary.gov
There are replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room as well as homages
to Socks the cat and the president playing the saxophone.
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Dallas, Texas
Fly in to Addison Airport (ADS)
georgewbushlibrary.gov
As would be expected, this museum contains reams of information, artifacts,
photos, and video footage of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the presidential
response.
Barack Obama Presidential Center Museum
Chicago, Illinois
obamalibrary.gov
The Barack Obama Presidential Library is to be the first fully digital presidential
library. The Obama records will be released January 20, 2022. The Obama
Presidential Center Museum is being built in Chicago.
Donald J. Trump Presidential Library and Museum
trumplibrary.gov
Donald J. Trump's presidential records are currently housed at National Archives
facilities and will become available to public access requests January 20, 2026.
As of December 1, 2021, most presidential libraries have reopened. Check the websites
for updated information on closings and restrictions. julie.walker@aopa.org
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http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov http://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov http://www.reaganlibrary.gov http://www.jfklibrary.org http://www.bush41.org http://www.clintonlibrary.gov http://www.lbjlibrary.org http://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov http://www.nixonlibrary.gov http://www.obamalibrary.gov http://www.trumplibrary.gov http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov

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