Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial place of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States (1929–1933), located on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa.
A museum inside West Branch
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Iowa City is the nearest base
Iowa City is 10 miles west, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1962
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum dates from 1962. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in West Branch. Green months are the mild ones.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial place of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States (1929–1933), located on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. The library contains approximately 30,000 photographs, 700 video recordings, and 390 audio recordings related to the lives of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover. The library is one of thirteen presidential libraries run by the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1962
- Wikipedia readers
- 19K a year
Where to stay near Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Coralville (33) and Iowa City (20).
- 1Kinnick Stadium
- 2Herbert Hoover
- 3Carver–Hawkeye Arena
- 4National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
- 5University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
137,935 people
27 mi northwest of Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 2,956 | $216K | A− |
| Coralville | 13 mi west | 20 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 motel | 23,960 | $299K | C |
| Iowa City | 10 mi west | 15 min | 20 13 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 76,229 | $286K | C |
| Cedar Rapids | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 46 38 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,935 | $187K | C− |
| North Liberty | 15 mi west | 20 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 21,976 | $304K | A− |
| Rochester | 11 mi east | 15 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 90 | $340K | — |
| Muscatine | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 18 14 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 23,164 | $154K | C+ |
| Solon | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,345 | $309K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Other well-known places within 43 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
111 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
43 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
2in town National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
311 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye Arena
42 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
426 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
41 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year
510 mi MuseumUniversity of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0 · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Is Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch?
Yes. It’s inside West Branch, IA.
When is the best time to visit Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
What is the closest airport to Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum?
The Eastern Iowa (CID), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum?
Coralville (13 mi, 33 places to stay), Iowa City (10 mi, 20 places to stay) and Cedar Rapids (27 mi, 46 places to stay).
Tips from people in West Branch
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in West Branch’s Town Square.
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