The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, is preparing to reopen after being closed since 2024 for a $20 million renovation. Museum director Thomas Schwartz said the redesigned exhibits focus on storytelling, tracing the lives and humanitarian work of Herbert and Lou Hoover around the world.
Renovation Details
The museum now includes hundreds of pictures and built-to-scale recreations of places where Hoover left an impact. The redesign also features new displays designed to accommodate the visually impaired. Schwartz noted that the goal is to create an experience that stays with visitors after they leave.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
