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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 · Yorba Linda, CA

Why you should go…

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California is one of the presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The nine-acre campus includes the museum, Nixon's birthplace home, his gravesite and a retired Marine One helicopter. Exhibits cover his early life, presidency and White House recordings, with major galleries renovated in 2016.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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