Clinton Presidential Center and Library - Little Rock AK Bill Clinton River District Library

Located in the up and coming River Market District of the Little Rock, the Clinton Presidential Center and Library was a massive investment in the downtown area. Opening in 2004, the building is only the second largest presidential library at 150,000 square feet, although it houses the largest collection of presidential papers to date. The building cost $165 million to construct.

The amount of material available at the library and museum is impressive. There are two million photographs alone. 80 million documents, 21 million email messages, and 80,000 artifacts of one kind or another are also stored at the site. Researchers are only beginning to really dig in to the material, and there is a wealth of information there for interested parties to pursue.

The museum area of the building showcases life-size replicas of Clinton's Oval Office and Cabinet Room. Along with the rooms, many pieces of memorabilia from his two terms complete the displays at the museum. Naturally, only a fraction of the items in the collection will ever be on display at a given moment, so the displays are regularly updated.

Along with things to see, there are number of things to do at the Clinton Presidential Center and Library. The Library regularly hosts author events, and guest speakers are regular parts of the yearly calendar as well. Clinton does not maintain a regular office presence at his library as have other presidents, but prefers to spend time in his office in New York.

The Clinton Presidential Center and Library is open daily to the public, although not until after 9 am on weekdays and 1pm on Sundays. It is closed for major holidays. Admission is less than $10, and group rates are available for groups looking for a tour. With its proximity to the River Market District, RiverFest, and other downtown events, the Library is convenient for many visitors to the city to see.