Nixon Library Campus Remains Open Amid Government Shutdown Including the President’s Birthplace, East Room, Rose Gardens and Outdoor Exhibits
Museum Galleries are Temporarily Closed YORBA LINDA, CA – Despite the federal government shutdown, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum continues to welcome visitors to explore its campus. However, […]
AMERICA 250: A MORE PERFECT UNION OPENING THANKSGIVING 2025 AT THE NIXON LIBRARY
Opening November 19, 2025 at the Nixon Library, America 250: A More Perfect Union is an immersive special exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the most transformative events in American history. The exhibit brings history to life through vivid displays, rare historic artifacts, and engaging interactive experiences.
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Leslie Zimmerman
Sergeant Leslie Zimmerman– Joined the Army right out of high school at age 18. Serving as a medic, she deployed to support Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. When returning to civilian […]
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Schumacher and Ganem
Brothers in Arms: Staff Sergeant Jack Schumacher and Sergeant William J. (BJ) Ganem– President Bush titled this portrait of two warriors Brothers in Arms because it is “a testament to the unique […]
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Scott Lilley
Staff Sergeant Scott P. Lilley– While the majority of the portraits in the Portraits of Courage exhibit are headshot paintings there are a few exceptions including the portrait of Scott Lilley. This painting […]
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Christopher Self
Sergeant Major Christopher Self- An Army Special Forces amputee who inspired President Bush to host an annual bike ride for wounded vets, the W100K. Christopher’s leg was amputated after he was […]
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Juan Carlos Hernandez
Specialist Juan Carlos Hernandez– Born in Mexico, Juan came to America at the age of nine with his mother and two brothers. Upon graduating high school, he joined the Army. […]
Portraits of Courage Exhibit Hero Spotlight: Alexander Glenn-Camden
The Nixon Library isn’t known for art exhibitions and while the current special exhibit is a collection of sixty-six portraits and a four-panel mural that description doesn’t fully encapsulate Portraits of […]
THE ANCIENT WORLD: Unlocking the Middle East- Original Special Exhibition Opening at the Nixon Library on July 15, 2024
“We must not allow the cradle of civilization to become its grave. That is what is at stake in the Mideast.” -Richard Nixon, September 8, 1968 With the Middle East […]
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum to Host Portraits of Courage, Traveling Exhibit of Works by President George W. Bush
Special exhibit includes nearly 100 of the former President’s portraits and stories of America’s post-9/11 warriors. January 25, 2024 — The Richard Nixon Foundation today announced that it will host Portraits […]
