Officials at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum have announced the commencement of a complete museum redesign. “This is an exciting time for all of us. With new scholarship and technology, the redesign will offer visitors many reasons to keep coming back,” states Director Dawn Hammatt.

Beginning May 14, exhibits will be located in the library building while the museum gets a new look. The project is expected to take 12 months. The work will encompass the museum’s entire 25,000 square foot exhibit space. the project is made possible by the Eisenhower Foundation’s multi-million dollar fundraising campaign.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with the Eisenhower Foundation. They have worked very hard raising funds from private donors to make this project a reality. We are also pleased to receive federal funding for much needed structural improvements for accessibility and public amenities,” Hammatt said.

The PRD Group from Chantilly, Va., is designing the new exhibits and general contracting services will be provided by Jacobs.

The Eisenhower Presidential Library will maintain regular operating hours during the project. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ( June and July: 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. ). Guided tours of the boyhood home are offered every 15 minutes with the last tour at 4:30 p.m. Increased public programs and activities will be scheduled throughout the duration of the museum project.