The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum preserves archives related to political affairs during the Cold War period, domestic issues, foreign relations, and history and is part of the National Archives and Records Administration's presidential library system. The place is open to anyone- students, researchers, journalists, scholars, media people, government officials and any other person from any nationality. Built from the presidential donations of Gerald R Ford, the library and museum were built in 1981. This donation includes White House Staff papers from 1974 to 1977, research interview papers, federal records, documents, film, audio files, photographs (450,000 of them!) and more than 3500 hours of the video collection.

The museum itself is a fascination addition to the library and has a collection of permanent exhibits that reflect the lives of President Ford and the First lady.

If you are a history geek or simply want to see some of the most detailed files about America’s history, this place will keep you busy for hours!

• Call up the place for admission and access rates to the Library.

Museum Admission Fee:

• USD 8.00 for adults
• USD 7.00 for senior citizens and military service members.
• USD 6.00 for college students with ID
• USD 4.00 for youth ages 6-18
• Free for children under the age of 5.
• Free parking is available.

Library Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 8.45 am to 4.45 pm
• Saturday & Sunday:  Closed

Museum Hours:

• Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

• By Bus: Ford Presidential Library
• By Taxi
• On foot

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