Welcome to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

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18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Main Line: 714-983-9120
Research: 714-983-9320

Museum Hours
Monday - Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Research Hours
Monday - Friday 9:30am-4:00pm

Nixon News

The fifth installment of First Family Fashion on our YouTube channel playlist continues the examination of fashion designer Ferdinando Sarmi’s gowns for First Lady Pat Nixon. As part three of three, this episode focuses on a green chiffon evening gown
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has opened previously classified materials to the public.  The opening includes files from the National Security Council (NSC) Files, Country Files - Middle East and Far East; NSC Institutional Files; and Henry Kissinger Office Files.
As part of the Opening the Vault initiative, the Nixon Library will showcase seven pivotal documents that have shaped American history. From September 8, 2026 to October 13, 2026, these artifacts will be featured in the America 250: A More Perfect Union exhibition.
The new book talk series with our Resource Archivist and Staff Historian, Dr. Greg Cumming, is part of the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum's History, Up Close and In Conversation program. Each episode will feature conversations with historians and authors who delve into the vital research process utilizing records in the National Archives and Records Administration.
A new interactive website has launched that features letters from across the Presidential Libraries’ collections in partnership with the National Archives Foundation. The Letters to the Presidents showcases letters received from the American public, foreign leaders, celebrities, and more.

Museum

Opening the Vault

September 8, 2026 - October 13, 2027

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AMERICA 250: A More Perfect Union

November 22, 2025 - January 31, 2027
America 250 exhibition
Visit our YouTube channel to learn about objects in the museum collection
Object Number: HS.1970.120

Artifacts of America playlist

Three couture gowns designed for First Lady Pat Nixon by Ferdinando Sarmi

First Family Fashion playlist

Education

Find out about our free school tours, Civics for All of US webinar program, and our Scouting badges!

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Public Programs 

America 250 Concert Series
October 25, 2026

History, Up Close and In Conversation
Join us for a new and an engaging way to explore the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum’s artifacts and documents!

View our Sunday Concert Series schedule

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