The William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is a museum in Little Rock, Arkansas, on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center and Park. Its permanent exhibits follow Bill Clinton’s life before, during and after his presidency, making the museum a place to explore presidential history through artifacts, photographs and video.
- Address: 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201.
- From the motel: About a 12-minute drive from El Rancho Motel, a two-star motel in Little Rock.
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Admission: Adult tickets are $12; reduced rates and free admission apply to some age groups and visitors.
Where is the William J. Clinton Presidential Library?
The library is at 1200 President Clinton Ave. on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center and Park. The broader site also includes the Clinton Foundation’s Little Rock office and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
For a wider look at local history and riverfront stops, you can fit the library into a one-day Little Rock route.
What does the museum cover?
The permanent museum exhibits span all three floors, tracing Bill Clinton’s life before the presidency, his two terms in office and his post-presidential work. The collection includes more than 100,000 objects and works of art.
Exhibits cover the presidential campaign and inauguration, policy and life in the White House, with artifacts, photographs and video clips. Replicas of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room give context to a timeline and alcoves focused on domestic and foreign policy.
What are the library’s hours, admission prices and tour options?
It closes on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday: 1 PM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission is $12 for adults ages 18–61, $10 for seniors ages 62 and older, college students with valid ID, and retired military with valid ID. Youth ages 6–17 pay $7.
Children ages 0–5 and active-duty U.S. military are admitted free. UACS faculty and staff and school groups with reservations also receive free admission. Groups of 20 or more with reservations qualify for a reduced adult rate of $10 per person.
Discounts require current, proper identification. The museum accepts credit cards, debit cards and travelers’ checks, but not personal checks, and honors Presidential Library cards. Its listed free-admission days are Presidents’ Day and the third Saturday in August. On Veterans Day, active and retired military members and their families receive free admission.
Individual tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday at 1:30 p.m.; there are no Sunday tours. Groups of 20 or more can request guided tours and group admission discounts, with a reservation request required to schedule a tour. Museum visitors can park free, with spaces for tour buses and recreational vehicles.
How do you get to the library from the motel?
The drive from the motel takes about 12 minutes. The library is off Interstate 30. From Interstate 40, merge onto Interstate 30 west toward Little Rock.
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is about a 5-minute drive from the motel; the airport-to-motel route covers that connection.
How much time should you allow for a visit?
The exhibits extend across three floors and cover several stages of Clinton’s life and public service. Allow time to move through the permanent displays, including the campaign and inauguration material, policy sections and White House settings. If you want to join an individual tour, plan around its weekday or Saturday start time; tours are not offered on Sunday.
Before you go: Hours, admission details and tour schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum?
It is at 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201, within the Clinton Presidential Center and Park.
How much are tickets to the Clinton Presidential Library?
Adult admission is $12, while youth ages 6–17 pay $7. Reduced rates and free admission are available to eligible visitors.
Is parking available at the library?
Yes. Museum visitors can park free, and parking spaces are available for tour buses and recreational vehicles.