Hoover Tower
An iconic destination on the Stanford University campus for exhibitions, observation deck, and carillon concerts
Opening Hours & Information
The exhibition galleries open at 10am and close at 4pm, Monday through Sunday, except as noted below.
The Lou Henry Hoover observation deck opens Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00pm* [Summer schedule in effect 5/26 - 9/30/25]
Note: The last elevator goes up 30 minutes prior to closing. Please plan accordingly.
The Tower is open on Martin Luther King Jr, Presidents', Memorial, and Labor Day holidays, and closed for other university holidays and campus winter closure (view holiday schedule), as well as during Stanford home football games (view schedule).
If you are meeting with Hoover Fellows or staff who work in the Tower, please be sure to contact them to make arrangements to meet.
Exhibition Galleries
Exhibitions in the galleries and the rotunda are free and fully open to the public.
Monday through Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Observation Deck
The observation deck is open to the public. Tickets are $8. Children under the age of 3 are free. Purchase tickets at the door (credit card or Apple Pay, no cash accepted).
Free entry for Stanford Affiliates (students, faculty, staff, alumni) with a valid Stanford ID. May bring up to 1 free guest.
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00pm* [Summer schedule in effect 5/26 - 9/30/25]
Contact
Stanford Guest Services
650-723-2053 or email
Please Note: The last elevator goes up 30 minutes prior to closing. Plan accordingly.
What's On View
Eastern Europe and Beyond
Photographic Albums Revealed
September 9, 2025 – February 8, 2026
Discover the rich tapestry of rare historic photographic album from Eastern Europe and beyond in this temporary exhibition.
Hoover@100
In this centennial exhibition, learn the history of the Hoover Institution via a showcase of materials related to the ideas of peace, freedom, and education.
Prepare To Visit
Visitor and hourly parking is enforced Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with no enforcement on the weekends.
Please visit the Stanford Transportation page for parking options. An interactive campus map is available here. The closest visitor parking lots are a 15-20 minute walk from the Hoover Tower.
Please note that there are no public restrooms at Hoover Tower.
The Hoover Tower is an ADA accessible building. If you have a disability-related accommodation request, please contact us at least three days before your visit so we can begin working towards accommodating your request.
Contact us in advance for large groups.
For further questions about the exhibition galleries, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at 650-723-3563 or email.
For further questions about the Lou Henry Hoover observation deck and carillon, please contact Stanford Guest Services at 650-723-2053 or email.
