Photo Courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

A new Education Center is being developed in partnership with the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum to provide immersive, Eisenhower-inspired learning experiences for students and visitors. To help advance the project, the Eisenhower Foundation has announced a $250,000 matching challenge, the donor-funded “America 250 Match,” honoring the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. All new gifts made through Dec. 31, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000.

Designed to complement the traditional museum experience, the Education Center will feature hands-on environments that emphasize leadership, civic engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving. Signature spaces include an Oval Office Classroom, Learning Lab, Immersion Theater, Exploration Hall, and a Global Studio with broadcast capabilities.

The capital campaign has raised $14.5 million, or 85 percent of its goal. Foundation leaders say the matching challenge will help secure remaining funds and expand the Center’s reach locally and nationwide.