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Richard Nixon Library: Presidential Museum Experience
4.8
100 Ratings
Yorba Linda
Explore the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, featuring 70 exhibits, multi-media experiences, films, interactives, photographs, murals, and artifacts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is a nationally recognized research center that includes nearly 70 exhibits, including a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office, an extensive collection of memorabilia, artifacts, formal clothing and photographs of the Nixons and their children.
This collection includes an assortment of bronze figures of world leaders who had important relations with Nixon as president or during his service as vice president under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. You can also see a 12-foot-high piece of the Berlin Wall. The Nixon presidential materials collection contains hundreds of thousands of photos, recordings, films, gifts as well as the U.S. government limousine used throughout Nixon’s presidency.
- Richard Nixon Birthplace - Behind the museum is the birthplace, which was constructed by Nixon’s father using a home building kit, and restored to appear as it was in the 1910’s. President Nixon and Pat Nixon are buried on the grounds, just a few feet from the birthplace.
What's Included
- Admission Ticket
- Museum Map
- Free Parking
- Coat/Bag Check
What's Not Included
- Surcharged Special Exhibitions
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Retired Military $19
Additional Information
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, situated only 15 minutes away from the Anaheim Resort Area, showcases around 70 principal exhibits. It includes 30 distinct multimedia presentations, 11 original movies, 12 custom digital interactives, 10 specially selected archival film sequences, over 600 pictures, large wall murals spread over 8,000 square feet, and in excess of 300 relics.
- Everyone needs a ticket for entry, even members and active military — who always get in free
- Retired Military: $19
Location
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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M5100jbelisabethd
Jul 23, 2024
"Whittier to the White House Bus Tour" is a blast! - The library is amazing, but this review is about the "Whittier to the White House" Bus Tour. It was just a delight from start to finish. I was so pleasantly surprised to learn how many of these historic structures are still standing (and are looking so good!), and our guide had so, so many fun facts to share about the Nixon family and California (Whittier) history. The handout of historical photos (photocopies) was so neat, and helped us envision what each site looked like back in the day. My personal highlight was seeing the house where author Jessamyn West started writing The Friendly Persuasion! Highly recommended for fans of local and political history.
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Averagejoe55
Jul 8, 2024
Even better than anticipated - We were pleasantly surprised by how well done this library and museum is done. From the docents available throughout to the depth of knowledge to be gained from the displays, you come away knowing more about Nixon than one might think. I do recommend the intro video as it does not hide from the Watergate scandal but instead asks you to look at the entirety of Nixons life and career. Really well done!
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548hilarys
Jul 7, 2024
Great visit - So much history! We really enjoyed the visit. Seemed pretty honest about Watergate and all of that mess. I forgot that Nixon opened up China, started the EPA, and started the war on cancer.
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Dealfinder50
Jul 1, 2024
Library Helpful Hints/Ideas - What you should know-
1. A complete visit will take about 3 hours. There is a lot of reading!
2. Younger than teenagers, and even most teenagers will not enjoy.
3. Parking is very convenient. I would have felt comfortable leaving luggage in the back of a SUV, uncovered (from a security perspective). There are many trees to park under in the warmer weather seasons.
3. The welcome video is worth the watch. Enough room to walk in and sit without anyone needing to get up and move if you walk in mid movie.
3. There are docents in a few areas.
4. Nixon's historic home is worth the wait for a walk through.
5. The replica of the White House ballroom is a fun space to see.
6. There is no cafe/food on the premise. East, off of Yorba Linda Blvd is a marketplace with many restaurants. Also in the complex is Bristol Farms, a grocery store with many prepared foods and a nice indoor/outdoor area to eat. Nice variety of food to choose from.
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Candice776
Jun 23, 2024
Great family day activity - My 20 year old sons did not want to go and thought it would be boring. They thanked me for taking them when we were done. A nice family activity on Father’s Day. I would encourage everyone to take their kids even if you’re getting pushback.
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Maribel_d
Jun 20, 2024
It was a ones in a... - It was a ones in a lifetime experience! I’m from Florida and I’m so glad that I had the chance to visit this gem.
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Presidentstraveler
Jun 6, 2024
Enjoyed this so much! - This museum is so interesting. I could have spent the entire day here. The docents are excellent and enjoy their job. I have been to several presidential libraries and this one is one of my favorites. After visiting here, I realized that Nixon was actually a good president. I don’t believe the historian rankings that put him near the bottom. That is truly what we have been told to believe, but I have reassessed what I have been told about various people during the last few years. My visit here taught me that he was a complex individual who did a lot of good.
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Destination756665
Jun 3, 2024
Complete and interesting - The museum is chock full of memorabilia from Richard Nixon's early life, adult career, and presidential tenure. It is a well-organized museum. As a bonus, his childhood home is next door and included in the tour. I went away with a better understanding of Richard Nixon and appreciation of his rise from farm boy to president.
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Colleen_k
May 20, 2024
Great day at the Nixon Library - Excellent place to visit. Expected to stay two hours but spent five. The gardens were beautiful So much history I had forgotten. The tour guides were especially helpful, with lots of great bits of information. No question went unanswered. Makes me want to visit other presidential libraries now.
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Travelingal60
Jul 9, 2024
Highly recommend this presidential library - One of the better presidential libraries with a lot of interesting details about his presidency and no shying away from the Watergate scandal either. The site included his boyhood home as well as a Presidential helicopter. We spent over 4 hours here to really see and read everything. There is no cafe on the property but many options just a short drive away.
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