Founded in 1999 as a repository and means of preserving information, artifacts, and items related to the Presidential Pets, the Museum is now open to the public for all to view and enjoy. Over 1500 items of interest are displayed for lovers of pets, Presidents and pet trivia. Children learn by association and what better way to educate visitors about our Presidency, than through the White House Pets. Nearly every President had a pet, both exotic and common, and one can learn about them all at the museum.