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October 2024 by Brandon Black
I’ve been to most, but not all of the Presidential Libraries, so this review is based on a good amount of experience. The location and setting are spectacular, but ironic is best way to describe the visit.
The first display you encounter is about the Secret Service. Interestingly I know and have talked with many current and former Secret Service Agents, all of whom are adamant that the presidential security detail was treated horribly by the Clinton’s for their entire 8 years. The Clinton library is currently hosting the “voices of women” display, which I found ironic due to Bill’s long and well known history of objectifying and mistreatment of women… There is a display showing President Clinton’s response to the earthquake in Haiti, which fails to mention the missing money for disaster relief that was granted to the Clinton Foundation, or the sustained protest that the Haitians maintained outside of his Manhattan office after he left the white house. No mention of Whitewater, Monica Lewinsky,Jennifer Flowers or his negligence that let Bin Laden escape and later mastermind 9/11.
I had previously believed that Clinton was a scoundrel personally but was somewhat effective as POTUS, but now I know he’s simply a fraud and a huckster.
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October 2024 by pal
The volunteer staff were very very helpful. The displays were very detailed but audio could be heard from multiple other displays so hard to hear the one you were viewing. The 3 ring binders in the timeline sections that had President Clinton’s daily schedule was interesting.
The temporary display of presidents portrayed in movies was pretty cheesy.
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October 2024 by Joshua Duff
Went to the library a week ago. People at front desk were very friendly and place is very nice inside. With that being said right from the orientation film it felt like a campaign place saying why we should like Bill Clinton based on what he did in office and not really giving an overview of Bill Clinton the person. It really felt like Bill Clinton controlled a lot of what was featured about him and he made sure any negative items of his life were kept to a minimum. Other libraries like George H W Bush made sure to include bad parts of his life like losing his daughter. I did not feel warm and fuzzy leaving this library it felt Bill Clinton was hiding some of his life from public.
Based on my review I would advise ppl not make a special trip here from outside of Little Rock area you probably be kicking your selves if you did because it is not that special to drive 100s of miles to go to.
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October 2024 by Amy T
Amazing facility
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October 2024 by Marissa Pitts
I never been there but I have to say that Bubba Clinton was a good president. He signed into law the HIPAA act and this was one of the bills that changed American life forever. I know that the HIPAA regulations improved access to medical information in a positive way and we need some information to be private.
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October 2024 by Chancy from TX
I was in town for business and staying at a hotel a few minutes away. I had a cancellation and decided to come visit the library. Very glad that I did. I have visited two other presidential libraries, and this one was equally as impressive. I was there on a weekday, late afternoon, so there was little to no crowd. Easy to walk through and see all of the memorabilia and history. Was fun to get my picture made in the "Oval Office". Would definitely recommend it if you're in the area and have the time.
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October 2024 by castercamber
Not many presidential libraries in my neck of the woods so if one happens to be close by I'll drop in, even if I voted against the guy twice. (Most satisfying was my vote against his wife in 2016, I am not a fan of her). That said the '90s were good to me so Bill gets some of the credit regardless.
Right away we got friendly greetings and easy access into the building. Helpful docents were stationed on all floors, they obviously enjoyed their work and made our visit more enjoyable as well.
Walking through I kept having flashbacks to the early '90s, a time I remember well and with fondness. My wife interacts with the local school system and she recognized some of the education programs originating during the Clinton Administration.
The Library was celebrating its 20th anniversary and as others have noted the building is showing its age (the outside could use a pressure washing) but the displays were quite informative. Upper floors had expansive views of downtown, the Arkansas River and the old railroad bridge. (Make sure you take a walk over the bridge once you exit the library, it's right there.)
We declined to pay for pictures in the "Oval Office" but we did stop in the gift shop and got a magnet. (Always get a magnet!)
Overall it was a fine way to spend a warm fall afternoon.
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October 2024 by R R
I had been looking forward to visiting the William Jefferson Clinton Library for quite some time, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The grounds are expansive and beautifully situated in a scenic part of Little Rock, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. The building itself is striking, and during the tour, they provide fascinating insights into the significance of its setting and architecture. The exhibits are incredibly well-done, particularly the section that walks you through each year of Clinton’s presidency. The Oval Office replica was impressively realistic, offering a glimpse into what it might have felt like to work in that iconic space.
While political divides in the U.S. are sharper than ever, this visit was a refreshing opportunity to reflect on a time when progress was made despite those differences. It serves as a reminder that our leaders, regardless of politics, are shaped by their contexts and experiences. The knowledgeable and helpful staff made the tour even more enriching, and I left with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Clinton’s legacy.
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October 2024 by Marilyn Masaitis
What can I say, we have visited numerous presidential libraries and Clinton's library tops our list. The methodical layout of the timeline, photos, movie presentation, staff meeting room and oval office were all historically representative of President Clinton's time in office. Knowing how much he liked to eat, I thought that we might find a restaurant within his library. I was not disappointed. We had a lovely lunch complete with white linen napkins on the patio. The offerings were not expensive. The presentation and taste of our dishes exceeded our expectations. Definitely save lunch for a break in viewing the Library/museum
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September 2024 by Shawna L.
Loved meeting Miss Jerry- she was fantastic and very helpful and just simply nice ! There is a guided person that is for $12/person. Great to see the well manicured grounds. Staff was friendly and helpful. Saw President and Mrs. Clinton future burial site..that was surreal. Parking was free and ample - though there is also free valet parking. The building opens at 9 am. A great stop to take..well worth it.
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September 2024 by Tom Coomes
A well laid out library that documents Bill Clinton’s presidency. It’s not stuffy, you could spend a few hours there or 45 minutes and walk away with added perspective.
The staff is very welcoming, helpful and proud to be working / volunteering.
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September 2024 by Keith Dearing
I was very impressed with the replicas of the Cabinet Room and the Oval Office. The history of Clinton's tenure as a President is really well documented throughout the entire building. I remember him as someone how really did care about the average American person. He brought to law several services that helped families with children who had disabilities and serious medical issues, I will always be grateful for this. It was a very educational experience.
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September 2024 by Cindy Rotermund
I have been to a lot of presidential libraries and museums and I just felt like this one was mediocre. Layout was ok. They had videos playing at eAch year's display and the competing noise from each one drive me nuts and distracted me from reading the blurbs about Clinton's highlights from each year. The oval office display was good but they want to charge you for a picture of you inside the room. The other somewhat annoying thing was that they had museum docents placed at the bottom and the top of the stairs. We tried to skirt by the 2nd one but man....she wanted to tell you everything..... even though we might have gotten the low-down from docent #1. Then in our way out she caught us again asking if we saw everything she told us about 30 minutes ago! Ugh ...if we have a question we'll ask. It's not the Louvre! Anyway....good but not my favorite prez. library.
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September 2024 by T Fuller
Staff is extremely friendly. Repeatedly guards and guides came up to me and offered to show me something (often something they liked about the museum). Probably takes 2hrs to see most of it. Two floors of exhibits. You must at least pretend you’ll buy photos to be allowed into the Oval Office display- you don’t have to, but the ladies who take the pictures are very nice and they do a good job. The restaurant, 42, was good for lunch- great grilled cheese and brisket sandwich.
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September 2024 by David Wilgus
Politically a good history of a successful presidency. Aging poorly. Numerous photos, even the campaign buttons fading from light exposure (look critically at Al Gore display and the blue tinted top photos on the year by year boards) it gives a tacky feel to presentation. Place should undergo an update as this is a recent president. Also compared to other presidential libraries too much conflicting videos audible which is a big disturbance. Requires too much reading without any interactive relief. Also Monica Lewinsky (never mentioned) handled like a Trump response: basically a divisive political issue…Love Bill but that was sad whitewashing.
