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

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has opened to the public the Staff Member and Office Files of Christopher DeMuth. This release includes 23 boxes of newly opened files from the presidential years, 1969-1970.
This episode begins the examination of fashion designer Ferdinando Sarmi through gowns he created for First Lady Pat Nixon. In part one of three focusing on designs by Sarmi, this video features a floor-length brown velvet gown.
This release includes 400+ Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) documents and seven boxes of systematically reviewed materials, for a total of eight boxes of new material now available to researchers. Finding aids are available online.
Join us for a new and an engaging way to explore the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum’s artifacts and documents!
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Museum

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is proud to be a Blue Star Museum!

May 16-September 7, 2026 
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military. Click HERE to learn more!

 

AMERICA 250: A More Perfect Union
NOW OPEN!
November 22, 2025 - January 31, 2027
America 250 exhibition

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library's inspiring new special exhibit. Through vivid displays, rare historic artifacts, and engaging interactive experiences, visitors will embark on a journey through the most transformative events in American history. 

 

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

Nixon Library Selected as a Regional Semifinal Location for the Presidential 1776 Award

Presidential 1776 Award logo

 

All school tours of the America 250: A More Perfect Union exhibition are booked for the remaining 2025-2026 school year. No reservations are available.

 

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

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Public Programs 

History, Up Close and In Conversation
Beginning April 13, 2026, 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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