Gerald R Ford Presidential Library & Museum

The research room at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is open to researchers by appointment only on Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to ford.library@nara.gov. For additional information about scheduling and planning a research visit, please refer to the Ford Library Research Room Procedures.
The Library's exhibit spaces are open to the public, Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For additional information about planning a visit, please see Ford Library Lobby and Exhibit Spaces.

Museum - Exhibits and Events

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Tour the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum's Permanent Exhibit

Current Online 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.

Feature Exhibit

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

Feature Exhibit

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

Upcoming Events at the Museum

Date	Time	Event
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