Biblioteca y Museo Presidencial de Herbert Hoover - West Branch, Iowa

Glenn S.

This is my favorite Iowa historic site. A great tribute to Hoover. Interesting, kid friendly library exhibits and beautiful grounds, complete with Hoover's tiny childhood home and restored neighborhood. A great family daytime trip, especially in the fall.

Alice B.

The museum is easy to get to and you can park fairly close to the entrance. While there is a lot of information about Hoover's presidency, I was most interested in the displays about Hoover's relief work and his efforts to provide food to starving people across Europe, Russia, etc. Nice museum that gives great insight into our 31st president and the grounds of the museum with the Tallgrass Prairie are a spectacular bonus.

GT H.

Great visit to this excellent museum, though smaller than newer Presidential libraries, it is well done and super interesting, great, well presented story of Hoover and his spouse, and the era in which they lived. Especially enjoyed the exhibits on his work overseas (maybe our most experienced President as regards a wide range of overseas real life non-political experiences?) and loved the recreated Waldorf Astoria suite and associated artifacts from his post presidential years. Also learned the key role Lou Hoover played e.g. in creation of the Girl Scout cookie program. Do visit this museum and library if you are in the area!

Dennis P.

Very well done, smaller presidential museum. There is a small film to watch, then a mix of visual displays with very good signage. The museum tells a balanced, in depth story of his life from birth in a tiny home thru his death in the early 60’s. Hoover’s rise from being orphaned at an early age, being raised by his relatives to college graduation and economic success in mining, then government service and his one term Presidency. Hoover seemed to be a very talented individual, a victim of his times, and perhaps too humble for a top politician. Gained an appreciation for his knowledge and accomplishments. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good on site parking, no restaurant on site.

Barb W.

We were pleasantly surprised by this very informative museum. As a fifties baby all I connected with Hoover was the depression. There is so much more to the man! He was definitely a humanitarian that believed in man's personal abilities and freedoms. We enjoyed learning inches museum and also appreciated the beautiful surroundings, his birthplace, schoolhouse and meeting house.

Roger B.

We learned so much about Herbert Hoover in his museum. Presidential museums educate and recall so many things about a specific time in our nation's history. Great investment in your knowledge base.🚶🤓✝️🇺🇸

Tom P.

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum, located in West Branch, Iowa, showcases the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States. It houses Hoover's documents, artifacts, and exhibits detailing his humanitarian work and the challenges of his presidency during the Great Depression. The library also serves as a resource for researchers interested in this period of American history.

Melissa

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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, Museum and Birthplace.
Herbert Hoover (R) 31st President.
Found many interesting facts about his travels and the fact that he established the Veteran's Administration on July 21, 1930.
Well kept building, exhibits and grounds.

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