Exhibits Schedule
Please contact us before your visit to ensure that exhibit opening dates have not changed.
January 20, 2012 – March 31, 2013
Library 50th Anniversary Exhibit
(Library and Museum)
As the Presidential Library turns 50, this exhibit will be a look back at the design and construction of the building, the arrival of the collections, the first year of researchers (in 1966) and other milestones. Additionally, the concept of “just what does a research library do” will be discussed in greater detail. Exhibit components will include graphic enlargements of images and documents from the collections, as well as a rotating series of original photographs, documents and other items from the collection. read more
Featured Exhibit Supplements:
• Founding Fathers Collection (February – mid-August 2012) read more
• The King and the Presidents (April – June 2012)
• Civil War: Lincoln, Lee, and more! (late August – March 31, 2013)
March 10 – September 3, 2012
100 Years of Girl Scouts
(Library)
In cooperation with local and regional Girl Scouts of America chapters, we present a look at the first 100 years of Girl Scouts. A video component will also be shown in the Library Auditorium. read more
August 4 – March 31, 2013
War and Peace: The Art of Shin-hee Chin
(Museum)
Drawing upon our partnership with the Arts Council of Dickinson County, the Presidential Museum is proud to host this exhibit of newly created artwork with Eisenhower, his diplomacy, and his humanity as major themes. A native of South Korea and a Professor of Fine Arts at Tabor College, Ms. Shin-hee Chin is recognized as a leader in the world of contemporary fiber arts and is personally connected with Eisenhower and his impact on the Korean peninsula. read more
October 1 - February 2013
Eisenhower Garden
(Library)
The garden, located near the Eisenhower Boyhood Home, is a Living History project developed over the past two years by Dickinson County 4-H members. This exhibit will be on display in the Eisenhower Presidential Library building through February 2013. The Eisenhower family and their garden will be the focus of the exhibit developed by the 4-H project members with assistance from the Eisenhower Museum curatorial staff. Costumes and props used in the Living History program will be on display along with quotes from the kids and photos of them in action. read more
