A New Deal Exhibition

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Hyde Park, New York
12,000 sq ft
Designer: Gallagher & Associates


The new permanent exhibit: A New Deal at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum involved a full renovation of the historic building and installation of a new visitor experience. The Museum, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA ) is adjacent to the FDR home and birthplace, administered by the National Park Service, sharing a common Visitor Center. The new exhibits showcase the museum’s permanent collections and archival holdings, covering Roosevelt’s life, leadership, historic presidency, and enduring legacy.
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44156 Mercure Circle
Sterling, VA 20166

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