Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
The library's design uniquely integrates with the dramatic North Dakota landscape, offering an unparalleled connection to the environment that shaped Roosevelt. The grand opening is planned for July 2026!
Experience the place that changed the course of American history forever. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a world class museum built to preserve the memory and extend the legacy of our nation’s conservation president. We invite you to discover yourself just as Theodore Roosevelt once did in the North Dakota badlands.
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The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will draw you in for a journey of introspection and education, while the expansive outdoors offers the perfect space for reflection and a profound connection with the wilderness. Check out everything in store below. Please note that these concepts are subject to change as construction continues.
Planning a trip for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is the perfect excuse to turn a special moment into an unforgettable adventure. Come for the history-making celebration, then extend your stay and wander a little farther—just like Theodore Roosevelt would have done. Explore the rugged Badlands, follow winding trails, watch wildlife roam, and soak in wide-open skies that inspired big ideas and bold leadership.
While Medora is at the heart of the celebration, plenty of lodging options exist throughout western North Dakota. Accommodations in Medora may fill up quickly during the grand opening in early July, so we recommend checking with local Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) or browsing Tripadvisor for availability nearby. Use the map below to explore places to stay and uncover western adventures—if Medora lodging is full, the map highlights options within a 100-mile radius, giving you plenty of ways to extend your stay and enjoy a Roosevelt-inspired journey.
**Please note Cottonwood Campground and Horse Roundup Campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be temporarily closed to the public from June 28-July 10, 2026, to accommodate volunteers and staff who are essential to the special America 250 Anniversary event operations, logistics, and visitor safety. The campground will reopen to the public as soon as possible after the event. Thank you for your understanding!
Need some help with travel experience ideas on your trip to Medora? Check out these two itineraries to get inspired. It’s more than a visit; it’s a chance to experience the landscapes, spirit, and sense of discovery that shaped Theodore Roosevelt himself—and to make a little history of your own along the way.
North Dakota Badlands Designated a Must-Visit Destination, A Best of the World 2026
The North Dakota Badlands made the list as a must-visit destinations, one of the best places in the world to travel to in 2026 (handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers).
Lonely Planet has named Theodore Roosevelt National Park as one of the 25 Best Destinations in 2026!
Here's Why This is a World Class Destination
- The innovative Trailblazer System will enhance your entire experience. This technology will give you a personalized journey that will leave you with digital mementos, badges, and summary of takeaways ensuring that the inspiration sparks during your visitor continues long after you leave.
- The library will be one of the most sustainable buildings in the world and is pursuing the “Living Building" challenge. It will produce no waste, use no external water, emit no pollution, and generate its own energy.
- It is the first presidential library built on the exact landscape that shaped the president’s identity, offering visitors a direct connection to Roosevelt’s transformative time in the North Dakota Badlands.
It’s not just a library, it’s a gateway to the only national park named after a person, and a place where wild horses, bison, and Roosevelt’s rugged legacy still roam free.
