School Field Trips

Herbert Hoover
Presidential Museum

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Guided tours are available for school groups free of charge. School tours normally last 3¾ hours and include:

• 1-hour guided tour in Museum, including Hoover Galleries and temporary exhibit
• 1-hour guided tour of National Historic Site, including the Birthplace House, Quaker Meetinghouse, Blacksmith Shop and Schoolhouse
• 30-minute film on the life of Herbert Hoover
• 15-minute visit to the gravesite of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover
• 15-minute visit to the Museum gift shop
• 45-minutes for lunch in one of our picnic shelters

There is also an optional 30-minute self-guided Prairie Walk on the historic site's 81-acre tallgrass prairie, ending at the Hoover's gravesite. This option would be in lieu of the standard 15-minute gravesite visit.

You may choose to participate in all of these activities, or omit any based on your preference or time constraints. Guided tours are available Monday - Friday starting at 9:00 am daily.

Arrange your school tour by calling 319-643-6027 or emailing the Education Department. We will contact you to confirm your date, and send confirmation packets in advance of your visit.

NOTE: April-May and September-October are our busiest months for school tours. Please schedule early in the year to ensure your preferred date and time are available.

The Bus Travel Grant Program is available to assist schools in their endeavor to visit the Herbert Hoover Library-Museum and National Historic Site. This grant is offered by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association.