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Notice: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We're sorry. Due to the coronavirus public health emergency, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum will be closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to respond to written requests for records at nixonreference@nara.gov. Please check our website or archives.gov/coronavirus for updates on our operating hours and status.

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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is located on nine acres in Yorba Linda, California on the site of President Nixon's birthplace.

The permanent galleries reopened to the public on October 14, 2016. In addition to these newly opened galleries, the grounds include President Nixon's Helicopter and Birthplace. The Helicopter and Birthplace may be closed due to inclement weather, including rain, wind, and excessive heat. Please contact us on the day of your visit to inquire of their status.

Use the information below to help you plan your visit to our museum, garden, helicopter, and birthplace.

You can also find out about our exhibitions HERE and find answers to Museum Frequently Asked Questions!

• Museum Hours

  Our museum and grounds are open:

  Day:   Monday - Saturday
  Time:   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  Day:   Sunday
  Time:   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  During Standard Time (PST), we close the Helicopter exhibit at 4:30 p.m. due to the site being too dark for tours.

  The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

• Admission

  Admission Prices - April 29, 2019 - March 1, 2020:

  • Adults $16
  • Seniors (62+) $12
  • College/Student $10
  • Military Retired $10
  • Military Active Free
  • Youth $10
  • Children (ages 5-11) $6
  • Children (ages 4 and under) Free

  Other discounts offered:

  • Richard M. Nixon Library Membership: $5.00 (Complimentary Admission to President's Society Members)
  • Rack Cards: $1 off

  Group Tours

  • Adults - Docent Guided: $23
  • Seniors - Docent Guided: $19
  • Group Rates - 15 people or more (non-Docent Guided): $19
  • Education Tours: Free

   

• Location and Directions

  Location

  Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 
  18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard 
  Yorba Linda, California   92886
  
  View a map to the Library

  Driving Directions

  From DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES: Go south on Interstate 5 to Highway 91. Take Highway 91 east to Highway 57. Take Highway 57-North and exit Yorba Linda Boulevard. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Boulevard and proceed to the Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  From LOS ANGELES AIRPORT (LAX): Take Sepulveda to Interstate 105-East to Interstate 605-South to Highway 91-East to Highway 57-North and exit Yorba Linda Boulevard. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Boulevard and proceed to the Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  From SAN DIEGO: Go north on Interstate 5 to Highway 57. Take Highway 57-North and exit Yorba Linda Boulevard. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Boulevard and proceed to the Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  From ANAHEIM: Take Katella Avenue to Highway 57. Take Highway 57-North and exit Yorba Linda Boulevard. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Boulevard and proceed to the Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  From JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (SNA): Head north on Highway 55. Merge onto Highway 91 and exit at Imperial Highway. Turn left and go north on Imperial Highway and proceed to Yorba Linda Boulevard. Turn left and proceed to Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  From RIVERSIDE and SAN BERNARDINO: take Highway 91 to Imperial Highway. Go north on Imperial Highway and proceed to Yorba Linda Boulevard. Turn left and proceed to Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard.

  Parking

  Visitor parking is free.

  Transportation

  Public Transportation:
  
  The Library is near the 131, 20, and 26 lines on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus lines; OCTA has trip planners and a system map available.

  Distance from Local Airports

  • From John Wayne Airport (SNA):  20 miles
  • From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):  41 miles

  Accommodations

  Yorba Linda 
  
  Country Side Suites
  22677 Oakcrest Cir.
  Phone: 714-921-8688
  (7.15 miles)
  
  Anaheim Hills
  
  Best Western
  5710 E. La Palma
  Phone: 714-779-0252
  (2.92 miles)
  
  Fairfield Inn
  201 North Via Cortez St.
  Phone: (714) 921-1100
  (3.75 miles)
  
  Fullerton
  
  Marriott 
  2701 E. Nutwood Ave. (on Cal State Fullerton campus)
  Phone: 714-738-7800
  (4.56 miles)
  
  Placentia
  
  Residence Inn by Marriott
  700 W. Kimberly Ave.
  Phone: 714-996-0555
  (5.51 miles)
  
  Brea
  
  Embassy Suites
  900 E. Birch (behind the Brea Mall)
  Phone: 714-990-6000
  (5.03 miles)