Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

200 SE Fourth Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-6700
Fax: (785) 263-6718
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Do you still like Ike? Not sure who Ike is? Either way, it’s time for you to plan a trip to the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas! Come learn about the 5-star General and 34th President of the United States – Dwight David Eisenhower. Five distinct buildings make up the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum housed on 22 acres. Included are the Boyhood Home, Museum featuring multiple galleries, research Library, Visitors Center with gift shop and introduction film, and the Place of Meditation – the President’s final resting place.
Open 362 days of the year – closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Parking is free. Spaces are available for tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Show your military ID card and active duty personnel receive free admission. Family members receive discounted admission with military ID card.
The Eisenhower complex is located in the center of Abilene’s 5 Star Museum District. The district also includes the Greyhound Hall of Fame, Old Abilene Town, Abilene and Smoky Valley excursion train and Dickinson County Heritage Center, all within walking distance.

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19th Century Vintage Baseball Game

August 10, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 1:00 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700
The 5th annual vintage baseball game will be played on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. The "Abilene Iro...More

Annual Legacy Dinner

October 11, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 6:15 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700
Speaker to be announced. More

Holiday Reception & Abilene Municipal Band Concert

December 1, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 2:00 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700
The annual holiday reception and band concert will be held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on Sunday, Dec. 1. The event i...More

Ladies Holiday Brunch

December 14, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 10:00 AM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-1884
The Arts Council of Dickinson County presents the 6th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Brunch on Saturday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the E...More

Symphony at Sunset - D-Day Commemorative Concert

June 1, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: 8:30 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 785.263.6700
Symphony at Sunset...Annual D-Day Commemorative Concert with the Salina Symphony at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum outdoor ...More

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 11:00 AM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700
Starts at 11am by the Pylons More

VFW Vigil & Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony

October 11 - 14, 2013
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Starting: 4:30 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700
VFW Vigil - Goes from 4:30pm on Oct. 11th through 7:00am on the morning of Oct 12th. Outside the Place of Meditation. Presidential Wreath ...More

WWII Remembered: Leaders, Battles & Heroes - 1941-1945

June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Venue: Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street, Abilene, KS 67410
Time: Daily
Type: Events
Phone: 785-263-6700

Beginning June 2013, a multi-year, multi-faceted large scale exhibit will occupy the Museum Temporary Gallery with rotational componen...More

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Meeting Facility
  • # of Rooms: 5
  • Theatre Capacity: 135
  • Banquet Capacity: 170
  • Classroom Capacity: 125
  • Reception Capacity: 170
  • Description: There are a number of room rental options. Please contact the Facility Rental staff for pricing and additional details. 785.263.6700