Museum Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday Noon - 5 PM.
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Plan A Visit
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Tour the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum's Permanent Exhibit
1976 Presidential Election provides information on the 1976 presidential election, focusing on the 1976 Republican primary race. It highlights the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. These resources include documents found in the records of the President Ford Committee (which managed the President's election activity), the textual collections of key individuals, and media resources.
A Heartbeat Away: The American Vice-Presidency
This original temporary exhibit honors the 50th anniversary of Gerald R. Ford’s Vice-Presidency. With Ford as a starting point, the exhibit explores the history of the office from the nation’s founding to the present moment. Using historic artifacts including head of state gifts, campaign memorabilia, and personal materials, the exhibit highlights the stories and experiences of specific Vice Presidents, focusing on those who—like Ford—unexpectedly rose to the Presidency.
August 9, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Exploring Watergate
The Watergate break-in on June 17, 1972, forever changed politics, the media, and Americans’ views of the Presidency. This exhibit explores the events of Watergate using a range of artifacts, including courtroom sketches and one of President Nixon’s tape recorders.
October 2022 - October 2024
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August 17, 2023 | 12:00 PM | Behind the Scenes of an Exhibit: Using Artifacts to Create A Heartbeat Away |
August 19, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Story Time |
September 8-9, 2023 | The Vice-Presidency Conference |
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