Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum • Abilene, Kansas

Free for ages 5-18 • $5 per adult

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pre-register?

We highly recommend it. If you have not pre-registered, we cannot guarantee availability. We need to know how many supplies to have ready, and our ticketed programs have limited seats. Those seats go first to pre-registered K-12 students. If you do not pre-register, check-in will begin for you at 9:20 and the first round of ticketed programs is not available to your kids. The Come & Go activities are available.

Do I have to arrive before check-in closes at 9:30 AM?

Yes. Without the tickets and proof of payment provided at check-in, you will not be allowed entry.

What if my number of attendees change after I have pre-registered?

That’s okay, just make the changes at check-in.

I am an Active Duty or Retired military veteran. Do I pay the $5 registration fee?

Not a penny! We celebrate our Active Duty or Retired military veterans with free entry and gratitude for their service! If you are a service member or veteran, please email our Scheduling Coordinator to register. Please include the number of children attending and their ages, as well as the number of adults attending.

Can I get tickets for multiple programs?

When you check-in, you may choose one ticket per K-12 student for a specific time slot. We will not give out “just in case” tickets that would prevent other students from having a spot. Please spend time scheduling out your day for each of your students in order to request only the tickets you will use.

May I bring my pre-K children?

Our programs are not appropriate for pre-K, or children under five years-old. Seating and materials are intended for the K-12 students. If you do bring a pre-K child, please remove them from the room if they become a distraction. Please note that strollers are not allowed in the Museum Classroom.

May my older children attend programs without an adult present?

Yes. Children 9 years-old or above may attend programs on their own while you escort younger children to other programs. However, parents may not leave campus.

May I pay with cash at check-in?

If you did not pre-register and pay online, we will have iPads available for you to do so at check-in. We can accept exact cash payment at check-in, but we cannot provide change.

Do I have to fill out the schedule sheets in order to check in?

Yes, we ask that you please fill out a schedule sheet for each of your children so you have a chance to think through what is available for each age range, as well as where the activities are located and what their start/stop times are. This will help you maximize each of your children’s learning experience.

Is food available for purchase on campus?

No. Visitors may picnic on the outdoor areas of our spacious campus, but food is not available for purchase. Abilene does provide a variety of fast food options. Just next door to our campus, you will find a Casey’s convenient store and an Original Grande.

Have other questions? 
Please send us an email at [email protected].