Visiting the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda: Hours, Tickets & What to See

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is Yorba Linda's best-known landmark. It sits on nine acres along Yorba Linda Boulevard, on the same ground where the 37th president was born in 1913.

What to see

• The birthplace. The small white farmhouse that Nixon's father built in 1912 still stands on its original site. Guides walk you through the rooms, including the bedroom where he was born.
• The museum galleries. Renovated exhibits cover Nixon's early life, the 1960 and 1968 campaigns, the opening to China, Vietnam and Watergate.
• The Oval Office. A full-size replica you can walk into.
• The presidential helicopter. The actual helicopter that carried four presidents, including Nixon's final departure from the White House in 1974. You can step aboard.
• The East Room. A full-scale replica of the White House's largest room, used for concerts, lectures and weddings.
• The gardens and memorial. President and Mrs. Nixon are buried in the rose gardens, steps from the birthplace.

Tips for your visit

• Check Sunday hours. Some listings show a later Sunday opening. Confirm on the library's site before you drive over.
• Look for free days. Admission has been free on President Nixon's birthday (January 9) and on Pat Nixon's birthday in March.
• Members of other presidential libraries generally get in free.
• Go during the holidays. The library is decorated from late November into January. See our holiday events guide.
• Make a day of it. Town Center and Main Street are a few minutes west for lunch.

Events at the library

The Nixon Foundation runs a busy calendar of author talks, concerts, Fourth of July programs and holiday evenings. Evening events are usually ticketed, so check the calendar before you go.

Official information

• nixonlibrary.gov for museum hours and research
• nixonfoundation.org for tickets and events

Last updated November 13, 2026. Details change; please confirm with the venue or agency before you go.