Brochure First Page THE PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM

Located on the corner of 7th Street and Lee Street in downtown Odessa, the museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more information regarding temporary exhibits or museum sponsored programs and activities, please call 915-332-7123 or 1-800-862-7123.

The Presidential Museum is unique in that it is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the office of the presidency and all those who served in the office.

The Hall of Presidents gallery offers visitors an opportunity to view objects related to individual presidents -- the collection of artifacts include campaign memorabilia of presidents and presidential hopefuls. Also shown in the intricate Dishong collection of First Lady iaugural gown miniature replicas.

The Library of the Presidents contains more than 3,500 volumes of subjects relating to the presidents and the office of the presidency. Students, scholars and the general public invited to use the reference facility for research.

Temporary Exhibits
 The Presidentail Museum presents a number of features exhibits throughout the year which expose museum patrons to a braod spectrum of facinating topics.

Education Programs
 The museum offers organized tours, educational presentations and out-reach programs.

Activities
 Museum Members and other community citizens are invited to a variety of educational and entertaining events such as exhibit openings, book reviews, and brown bag luncheons. Other special events include First Night celebration and American Heritage Days.

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updated: 9/07/98