May 19, 2021

Eisenhower Museum to reopen Thursday; purchase tickets in advance

Posted May 19, 2021 4:00 PM
<b>The Eisenhower Museum. </b>File photo courtesy Eisenhower Presidential Library
The Eisenhower Museum. File photo courtesy Eisenhower Presidential Library

ABILENE - Beginning Thursday, you can once again view the exhibits at the Eisenhower Museum!

Timed entry tickets must be purchased online in advance, according to information from the Eisenhower Presidential Library, which operates the museum.

"The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority. We have adjusted our visitor experience to meet current health and safety guidelines," the Eisenhower Presidential Library noted in a news release.

The museum is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Persons wanting to tour the museum may purchase a maximum of six tickets per visit.

All other buildings, including research services and the Eisenhower boyhood home will remain closed until further notice. All public and educational programs will remain as online virtual programs only, according to the library news release.

To plan your visit and review the safety measures, visit eisenhowerlibrary.gov.

"Each of us plays a role in a successful and safe reopening. Thank you for your patience and commitment to honoring our new safety protocols," the library noted.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the Eisenhower Foundation. To learn more, visit eisenhowerlibrary.gov.