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Every U.S. Presidential Library: The Complete Checklist (All 13 + Obama Center)

All 13 National Archives libraries — plus the Obama Center — from Hoover to Obama.

The National Archives runs 13 presidential libraries, one for nearly every president from Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush — plus the privately run Obama Presidential Center opening in 2026. Each is part museum, part archive, and part monument to a presidency. This is the complete checklist, grouped by era, with the president, the location, and the year the library opened — the perfect planner for an American-history road trip.

Pre-WWII Era

Presidential LibraryPresidentLocationOpened
Herbert Hoover LibraryHerbert Hoover (31st)West Branch, IA1962
FDR LibraryFranklin D. Roosevelt (32nd)Hyde Park, NY1941

Post-War Era

Presidential LibraryPresidentLocationOpened
Truman LibraryHarry S. Truman (33rd)Independence, MO1957
Eisenhower LibraryDwight D. Eisenhower (34th)Abilene, KS1962
JFK LibraryJohn F. Kennedy (35th)Boston, MA1979
LBJ LibraryLyndon B. Johnson (36th)Austin, TX1971

Modern Era

Presidential LibraryPresidentLocationOpened
Nixon LibraryRichard Nixon (37th)Yorba Linda, CA1990
Ford Library/MuseumGerald R. Ford (38th)Ann Arbor / Grand Rapids, MI1981
Carter LibraryJimmy Carter (39th)Atlanta, GA1986
Reagan LibraryRonald Reagan (40th)Simi Valley, CA1991
George H.W. Bush LibraryGeorge H.W. Bush (41st)College Station, TX1997
Clinton LibraryBill Clinton (42nd)Little Rock, AR2004
George W. Bush LibraryGeorge W. Bush (43rd)Dallas, TX2013
Obama Presidential CenterBarack Obama (44th)Chicago, ILOpening 2026

Track every library as you go

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Planning Tips

Pair nearby libraries into one trip. The Texas libraries (LBJ in Austin, George W. Bush in Dallas, George H.W. Bush in College Station) sit within a few hours of each other, and Reagan and Nixon are an easy pair in Southern California. Check hours before you drive — several close on major holidays and some have timed-entry exhibits. Budget two to three hours per library; the good ones reward a slow visit. Look for special exhibits — most libraries rotate temporary shows that are worth timing a trip around.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many presidential libraries are there?

There are 13 presidential libraries run by the National Archives, from Herbert Hoover (31st) through George W. Bush (43rd). The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is privately operated and opening in 2026, bringing the total you can visit to 14.

Where is each presidential library located?

They are spread across the country — from the FDR Library in Hyde Park, New York to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California and the two Bush libraries in Texas. Each one sits in a place tied to that president's life, which makes them a natural cross-country road trip.

How much does it cost to visit a presidential library?

Most National Archives presidential libraries charge roughly $10–$18 for adult admission, with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children. Hours and prices vary by site, so check the official library website before you go.

Which is the oldest presidential library?

The FDR Library in Hyde Park, New York, dedicated in 1941, was the first — Franklin Roosevelt created the model of a president donating papers to the public. The Hoover Library opened later, in 1962, though Hoover preceded Roosevelt in office.

How do I keep track of the libraries I've visited?

A printable presidential library passport — a checklist of all 13 (plus the Obama Center), a detail page for each, suggested road-trip routes, and achievement badges — makes it easy to mark off each one as you go.

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