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Park rangers lead guided tours of historic buildings, including Herbert Hoover's birthplace.
Fees
School groups may visit Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum free of charge.
Reservations
Reserve your school tour by calling the Presidential Library and Museum at (319) 643-5301 or by e-mailing Patricia Seebeck. Once your reservation is confirmed you will receive a confirmation package.
April, May, September, and October are the busiest months for field trips. Please schedule early in the year to ensure your preferred date and time are available.
Guided tours
Most field trips last about 3 hours and 45 minutes, including:
You may substitute a 30-minute self-guided prairie walk for the 15-minute gravesite visit. The prairie walk follows trails through the 81-acre tallgrass prairie and ends at the Hoovers' gravesite.
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 through Friday starting at 9:00 a.m.
Self-guided tours
School groups are welcome to visit the National Historic Site and the Presidential Library and Museum for self-guided tours, but are encouraged to make advanced reservations to avoid conflicts with other groups.
Be prepared
Most school tours involve both indoor and outdoor activities. See the Plan Your Visit section for directions, operating hours, and things to know before you come.
Curriculum materials may help you and your class make the most of your field trip. HEHO! Activity Worksheets and Activities (PDF file, 1,183 KB), for elementary school classes, and Herbert Hoover: From Iowa to the World (PDF file, ??? KB), for middle school classes, have suggested activities for before, during, and after your visit.
