Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Take a Self-guided Tour
- Nearby city
- West Branch, IA
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About Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Herbert Hoover National Historic Site page on nps.gov
Weather Information
- Spring
and fall are mild with moderate temperatures.
- Summer
is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F.
- Winter
can be cold, windy, and snowy with highs averaging 30° F or lower.
Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Rain and thunderstorms are most frequent in the spring and summer.
Operating Hours
Operating Hours
From April 1 - October 31, historic buildings and the visitor center are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From November 1 - March 31, historic buildings are open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the visitor center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds of the historic site are open 24 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed in the park.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
