Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Recently I had the profound privilege to visit in my opinion the world class Ronald Reagan Presidential Library And Museum in Simi Valley California . It is the most visited presidential libary in the United States and largest. It should be mandatory that every American should visit . From the drive up the winding, picturesque mountains, overlooking Simi Valley, there's tributes to every former president. What an awesome inspiring site!!!!! The journey starts before Ronald Reagan birth though his end . Words can't not adequately express my experience on this day . I hope my pictures will inspire many to visit !!!

Great experience, we've never been to a presidential library. It has an amazing location with a view of the local mountains. The Reagan exhibit is very detailed throughout his entire life and political career. You travel chronologically through the museum. There was a powerful traveling exhibit on the Holocaust, amazing! Friendly and helpful staff!

The Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit was very nice. It only has 8 fragments from the scrolls, but has other things on display. I skipped most of the Regan stuff itself, because I don't like how they beatify him. But the views/ gardens are beautiful, and I liked seeing the life size replica of the oval office, as well as the real Air Force One plane that 7 presidents used.

The drive up to this museum is absolutely worth it! There's so much to see you could honestly spend a few days before finishing the entire museum, that is, if you take your time. I was fortunate enough to get in to the current dead sea scrolls exhibition (yes they have the original ones). Be prepared to wait an hour+ on weekends and most likely weekdays just to get into the exhibition and another hour+ to see the scrolls. Besides the wait for the exhibition the actual museum itself has a lot of background and history that should be seen by all. It even features an actual Boeing 707 used as Reagan's Air Force 1 and you can go inside it. I don't want to spoil too much but take your spouse, family, or go on a solo trip and explore this amazing place!

We were here for the Dead Sea Scrolls. What a great opportunity to see such incredible history. It wasn’t as well organized with the lines as it could be though. It would also be nice to have someone that is an expert on the scrolls there to answer questions. We had many questions that nobody could help us with. They did have QR codes you could use to find out more but…. We all lost service so that wasn’t helpful

My daughter and I had a fantastic visit in October this year. The staff were very friendly and engaging, there were many interactive displays, and there was so much history to see. Well worth the visit

What a touching tribute to President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan. Currently timed reserved tickets are implemented to view the limited Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, which are first come first serve WITHIN your timed entry. We came 10am Saturday Feb. 15 and only had a short wait to enter, but leaving the exhibit the line extended beyond indoors to the outside of the main plaza. I suggest definitely go weekdays or first opening time weekends. Now all the exhibits are well worth your time (minus your wait time if you happen to be in extended line). Dead Sea Scrolls was absolutely amazing, with artifacts dating from the first century and select Scrolls on display. I believe just in that exhibit we spent over an hour leisurely walking through. The main museum covering the life and legacy of both Reagans informed and intrigued. It is absolutely (and appropriately) Reagan-focused on his vision for the country. Air Force 1 and accompanying vehicles split the main Reagan exhibits into 2 halves. Being able to walk through both the airplane and smaller helicopter was unexpected and a welcomed surprise. Even the outside grounds were a nice break and nice views of the greater valley. Docents were generally knowledgeable and courteous to keep visitors moving at an appropriate pace. However, my only complaint (besides potentially long waits for the Dead Sea Scrolls and for weekends) was the slightly pressured photo op's before the 'main' attractions. I understand the need to make money in the museum, but I feel the photos felt a bit forced throughout. I don't mind promoting the membership for all the Presidential Libraries, but including the cost of entering ~$30 per adult (discounts are available, possibly with groups) the additional photo opportunities i.e. camera & card locations just in front of many entrances felt a bit much.

This is probably the best presidential Library when comparing to the other ones. The library has plenty to see both inside and outside of the building. Lots of parking and easy access.

Learned something important if you want to see all of the exhibits. Buy your tickets online! Get there early to get a spot in the parking lot otherwise you have to park on the hill going to the museum. They do have a shuttle bus. This is the 3rd Presidential library I've been to. They are full of history, gifts, pictures, before during and after Reagan's presidency. It sits atop a hill over looking Simi Valley. We were able to walk through Air Force and Marine One. They take pictures that you do not have to purchase but you get an e-copy. We didn't realize both the President and Nancy were buried there. We learned a lot. Look forward to visiting others across the US. PS it's cheaper to become a member and you get in free at any other library for a year and if you're a teacher you also get a discount.

Now this is what I call a presidential library! Gardens, views, patios, hangar, research room, and museum! If I wasn't so far away, I'd be frequenting daily. The winds were off the chart when we visited on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration. I gotta say that we were graciously greeted by some patriotic trucks donned in Trump and American flags. Parking is free and then walk to the front through the gate and grotto to the main entrance. Buy tickets online for a certain entrance time slot but you can stay as long as you want (until closing, of course). I believe you can buy there, too but since we already purchased, we were guided to verify our tickets with the desk (show your barcode from receipt) and then the guard will check your small purse. Large bags and outside food/drink are not allowed. Ticket is good for one entrance; so I wouldn't hold my breath for re-entry. Videos, plenty to read, interactive displays, and tons of memorabilia. The presidential tour takes about 3 hours to read, watch, play, and walk. This includes the hangar: the Air Force One airplane on the 3rd top floor, presidential motorcade on the 2nd floor, and Marine One helicopter on the bottom 1st floor with viewing/purchasing photos taken at Air Force One and Marine One. Loved our pictures! The photographer at Marine One was so patient with us because we kept blinking; thankfully no line was behind us. When we went, the pub (located in the hangar on the bottom 1st floor) and the café (located adjacent to the gift shop on the top 3rd floor) were closed. However, there were some expensive vending machines next to the pub. They need to add signage before you enter the eating area of the hangar that the pub is closed and where to find the café and the vending machines. I knew that I liked President Ronald Reagan and it's now solidified with the more great things I learned he's done for California and our country. He was really looking out for us, the people.

This was a very educational experience. We enjoyed the whole tour. If you go to see the Dead Sea scrolls, go early. It takes about 2 to 3 hours for the tour. The Christmas trees are from places they traveled to. We spent about 7 hours seeing the library and the scrolls. They put a lot of thought into this library. We expect to visit again.

Had a wonderful time visiting the Reagan Library. Set in the beautiful hills of Simi Valley. My favorite part was going in the actual Air Force One and Marine One Helicopter. There's so much to take in but the exhibits all have a nice flow with plenty of benches to sit and relax. The library has a cafe and bar with plenty of indoor and patio seating. The Library also has a tomb where Nancy and President Reagan are buried. I loved seeing all the artifacts, which includes beams from the Twin Towers and section of the Berlin Wall. Docents were excellent! There was an audio tour available for $7 If you like history, the visit is worth it

The drive up to this museum is absolutely worth it! There's so much to see you could honestly spend a few days before finishing the entire museum, that is, if you take your time. I was fortunate enough to get in to the current dead sea scrolls exhibition (yes they have the original ones). Be prepared to wait an hour+ on weekends and most likely weekdays just to get into the exhibition and another hour+ to see the scrolls. Besides the wait for the exhibition the actual museum itself has a lot of background and history that should be seen by all. It even features an actual Boeing 707 used as Reagan's Air Force 1 and you can go inside it. I don't want to spoil too much but take your spouse, family, or go on a solo trip and explore this amazing place!

I'm always surprised by how much I enjoy these presidential libraries. This one has a stunning view and grounds and is where Reagan is buried, so you can visit his gravesite. It was interesting to read about his rise to politics from his beginnings at as Hollywood actor. They have some fun things to do like a room where you can read from a script and they record it and play it back on a TV that is inside the museum. Also as a note, these libraries are always great for the handicapped with elevators and ramps, so if you have elderly parents/grandparents/relatives, presidential libraries are always a good choice.

WOW! Just Wow. What an amazing museum! So informative, detailed and incredibly well done. Husband and I were thoroughly impressed! Good to know: 1. This is NOT a place for kids, there is a lot of reading and kids would be so bored, don't bring them. 2. The docents are everywhere! (A little too much) but they are enthusiastic and eager to share. 3. Even if you don't agree with how Reagan was as a President, keep an open mind as to who he was as a man - honest, respectful and kind. Something that is extremely lacking these days. 4. We spent 2.5 hours here, so plan on 2-3 hours. 5. There is a cafe and bar, check prior to go if they are open. 6. There is no food or drink anywhere except the cafe.

The fam and I enjoy exploring presidential museums when we travel and get the chance. I had high expectations for the Ronald Reagan museum and it definitely met them... The museum layout of President Reagan's life was well done. I appreciated the mini-exhibits of events that occurred during his 8 year term. Assassination attempt Berlin Wall Meetings with Pope John Paul II Exploring Air Force One was phenomenal! Walking through the plane brought back memories from my childhood when I used to see it on the TV news frequently. I always wondered what it was like inside and I got to find out first hand. It was a massive display in the hangar, but the plane was actually smaller inside than I imagined. I had to remind myself that it was in service from 1972, which makes it really old. =) Traveling exhibits frequent the museum and the Star Wars exhibit was there during our visit. I'm a big Star Wars fan so this was a pleasant surprise. This museum is a definite must visit regardless of which side of the political isle you're on. Enjoy!

The grounds and location are fitting for a Presidential Memorial Library, it is peaceful, beautiful and reagal with the surrounding mountains north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. You can see it all from this vantage point. The exhibits are wonderful, currently featured are the Dead Sea Scrolls. There js something for everyone who visits, beautiful views, a wonderful museum, AF One, and of course a tribute to our 40th President and First Lady, Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

We chose the day after Christmas for our first visit and it was a BIG mistake. Although we arrived in time for our reserved time, the place was packed with visitors. Parking was almost impossible as cars were all lined along the road getting to the parking lot at the top. Shuttle buses were running to take the visitors to the museum. Once we got to the reservation line, it was announced that the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit will not be available due to the size of the waiting crowd. I am wondering why they (the Library) allowed so many people to book a reservation on that day. We were able to tour Air Force One, but that was after an hour wait.

I have been wanting to visit Ronald Reagan's Presidential Library for many years. Seeing the recent Reagan movie starring Dennis Quaid made me even more excited to go. We were in the area to see our son get promoted in the Marines and decided to dedicate a day to see the library and the visiting Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. It was FANTASTIC! Definitely recommended. Get there when it opens and plan to spend the whole day. There is so much to see and take-in!

Always love coming here, went to see the Dead Scrolls and had a great time. Very interesting and educational. The Regan Library is also decorated for Christmas right now so that was fun to see. They have a full hallway of Christmas trees! The staff is so nice, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun activity this season.

I came here today to visit the dead Sea scroll exhibit. It was so fascinating. I loved every minute of it. I want a group of 10 people. The ticket was about $30. They have affordable memberships for $70 on sale right now. There is easy parking and a little stroll to the museum. The dead Sea scroll exhibit is full of information and takes a good hour and a half to complete when you read everything fully like me. Seeing the Jesus boat, the Scriptures, the 10 Commandments, and how things were built back in Jerusalem was truly fascinating.

I'm very visual, so museums must have lots of spectacular displays and relics for me to not be underwhelmed. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library delivered a memorable, exhilarating experience. My favourite part was definitely Reagan's Air Force One, perfectly preserved as it would have looked when it transported him. You can walk through the whole plane, as well as a chopper. I enjoyed seeing the early '80s Oval Office recreation, and some of the President's and First Lady's clothes. We were there for a special exhibit (a history of the FBI) and it was fine, but you don't need a special event to get yourself up to Simi Valley. The museum on its own is interesting enough to make the trip just for it. There's a café for lunch items as well as beer and wine, which may be needed if the crowds are obnoxious. The lines were too long and disorganised when we were there, hence the four stars.

The Ronald Reagan Library is a gem in Simi Valley, and I would definitely recommend it for any locals and visitors to check out! I've been to the RR library before, but only as a child. So I was coming in pretty fresh. My sister and I had tickets to the Star Wars exhibit, which is definitely a must-see if you are a fan of the film saga. Even as non-fans, we enjoyed looking at all the memorabilia and learning fun facts about Reagan's SDI. My favorite part of the museum, however, would have to be Air Force One. There are a lot of replicas in the museum, so it was really cool to see the ACTUAL plane staged exactly as it would have been staged during his presidency. Even if you don't go into the museum, the views outside are absolutely gorgeous. The library is located on top of a huge hill, with beautiful views of the SFV. Gift shop, pictures, and food prices can be a little high, and the parking can be hit-or-miss. Otherwise, the Ronald Reagan Library is a great attraction to check out at any time of the year.

Great Americana experience with Air Force one , the Berlin Wall, the Oval Office and a lot of interactive things for the young ones too. Beautifully kept museum and property. Nice to spend an afternoon and to enjoy a beer and even a burger at their pub or cafeteria. Super friendly staff there.

Very calm and serene environment coming in. You feel the presidential vibes with the ambiance and decor of the museum. As a visitor, there was an interesting amount of information regarding Ronald Reagan. I had fairly vibrant memories here as a kid and seeing the sights again sparked the cool feelings I had as a kid. I also happened to have prom here too in highschool and enjoyed the venue space as well!! It's very well-maintained, clean, and a nice way to enjoy nature while also enjoying the AC inside. Cool photo ops to take as well! Hard to not learn anything from here due to the various informative and interactive exhibits. Now for the limited edition Star Wars exhibit; As a Star Wars fan, I was pretty excited to see this limited showing after viewing the initial exhibits. The take on the movie series was rooted in its cultural impact and the director George Lucas, with the effort put into utiilizing technology at the time. A good amount of cool memorabilia related to the movie franchise were displayed and some movie posters. It was like a pop-up event in terms of size. Easy parking, the lot near the entrance is free and theres a disability parking lot sectioned off. Came at 2:50pm on a Saturday and found spots despite lots of cars in the lot. Some cars park on the streets. Definitely nice to view, but not something to come back very often to. - Water bottles are put in plastic bags as we arent allowed to drink while going inside

It's always a pleasure to visit the museums events. American government at it's best. The best thing this time around was the immersive experience. I was a CIA agent and only made half correct choices. We had to make decisions they were struggling with back in Ronald Reagan's term in office. It was multiple choice but important to grapple with. Loved it!

This is our second time visiting this museum. The grounds, museum, and customer service is perfect. The docents are so knowledgeable and will answer any questions. Today, March 15, 2024 starts the Star Wars exhibit. It was so well done, we really enjoyed it. It runs until September 2024. *If you buy a membership you receive 10% off of food and gift shop. *Only part I don't agree with is you still have to pay an extra $9 a person to see the special exhibit. Doesn't seem right after you paid for a family membership. 3/15/24

Let me start with how much I love the library , the setting and the docents. The permanent exhibits there are highly educational as well as entertaining and the best of any presidential library I've visited this far ( five) Their temporary exhibits are also top notch . This time we saw the Star Wars exhibit that is about to close this week . Now to my list * things to improve * 1. Prices for disabled people . Our son has autism and lives solely on social security . It would be nice if they can discount their entry price more than currently offered. 2. Psychiatric service dog - the docent at the entrance wasn't too nice about letting him in and kept demanding to see papers. Service dogs don't really come with papers nor does the law allow places to ask for them . I explained my son's condition and showed her the dog's training certificate as well as vaccines but she wanted 'papers' She finally relented but that wasn't a great start to the visit and just raised my son's anxiety level. Would be nice to get the docents better trained about autism .

I love President Reagan's library so much. The security is high which is nice. The staff is very friendly and for the most part accommodating. The place is spotless . I don't believe you would ever find one germ in the place. The thing about Reagan's Library is they have so many things about our history, values and what America stands for that you have a wealth of information to learn so much ! It was Star Wars when my family & I went. It was so cool to see so many things about Star Wars and to remember each movie . They have a gift store that everyone spends a lot because they have really quality items. The associates are helpful and knowledgeable. The library has a cafeteria which has pretty good food. Outside you get a view of the valley and oh my gosh the gardens are beautiful. I met a couple there in the gardens that wanted us to take their picture. We got to talking as they told us that they were from Germany. They were now citizens but told us about Hitler & how horrible it was to live there. They cried with tears in their eyes saying how grateful they were to live in America. It was a fun and educational day. This is a must to see.

We had been wanting to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum for awhile now, but did not get the chance to, until a couple of weeks ago. I purchased admission online, weeks prior, to save the trouble of driving (all the way there) and it may be "sold out" or something, because of the Star Wars exhibit. The online website was easy to navigate - purchased our tickets, printed them, and was ready for our visit. With any venue, especially a Federal building, make sure to check what is allowed and not allowed on site. There is free parking for visitors and a "short" walk to the Library and Museum. The parking lot is not very handicap friendly though, because if one uses a wheelchair or etc., one would need to go around the entire parking lot (from the upper to the lower level), because I noticed 2 family members "walking" down their family member and then having to haul the wheelchair down the flight of stairs. All the docents and employees were very kind and answered questions one may have. The outside view was just breathtaking and the building as well, it is bigger than expected and expect a bit of walking. We started with the Star Wars exhibit, which was very crowded, and then to the rest of the Library and Museum. We learned so much about President Reagan's life, from his childhood to his Presidency. There are interactive exhibits with videos to keep one engaged. It is very informational and it was wonderful seeing many families visiting together. One can easily spend an entire day here. There are also areas for photos and they provide free digital postcards. If you would like to purchase a photo, one can also easily do that at the counter. We purchased a photo to commemorate our visit, to support the Library and Museum, a donation. It is amazing to see Air Force One, Marine One, and the Motorcade in-person as well! As much as I love Star Wars, due to the tightness of the exhibit and the crowd, I actually have to say that the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum was my favorite. There was so much going on during his Presidency, and it amazes me all that he did during his lifetime. I wouldn't mind coming again in the future, even with the long drive, especially with the breathtaking views from the outside patio, the well-kept Library and Museum, and to read what I missed during my visit. There were also conveniently located restrooms throughout the Library and Museum, very well thought out layout.

Thought it would be a good idea to come see the Dead Sea Scroll. The Ronald Reagan museum certainly has lots to explore but be aware to see the actual scrolls is a journey. You will need to be prepared to wait 1-2 hours in line depending on the capacity of the museum. The line wraps around twice and with people not being hurried along it can definitely be a investment.

Awesome experience. We picked a good Sunday morning to come visit this place. There were not too many visitors and ample of parking spaces. So many things to see and experience and so many nice and warm friendly people manning the place. We ended up spending the whole day here. There's a Star Wars exhibition and SDI (Strategic Defence Initiative) special exhibits until 13 Oct. We get to board Air Force One and Marine One. Entry fee is $25 per person and well worth it!

A place that reminds us of what a good leader is like. It also reminded us of the cost of freedom where so many young Americans lives were sacrificed performing humanitarian and peace missions overseas. It makes me proud to be an American. The Dead Sea scroll exhibit was fascinating. It was well laid out in a room and along the way there you can see displays of many artifacts unearthed around the area. It is such a rare opportunity to see this epic historical documentation. I highly recommend it.

This was such an incredible museum and experience. We arrived around 2:30pm and it definitely wasn't enough time to fully go through the entire museum but I still wanted to see as much as we could. We saw the most popular Air Force One area and it was incredible to be able to see and walk through it. There is so much to see and read a full day would be recommended ! I look forward to coming back and spending more time. Air Force One was amazing

Really nice museum with a lot of information. Plan on spending all day there so you can absorb everything they offered. One of my favorite part is Air Force One. I've been wanting to see what it looked like in person and it was really interesting to be able to go inside and see where the president sat and how it was operated in the plane. I paid for entrance to the Strategic Defense Initiave (SDI), otherwise known as 'Star Wars'. I was a little disappointed because I was expecting more and since it was so crowded, we had to wait in line to read the long storyboards that were in small print. I feel that if the exhibit had larger fonts on the walls, there wouldn't be a long wait to get to the front and read about the props etc.

I did enjoy my visit here. I love the garden with green grass and beautiful flowers. Here you'll find a piece of the Berlin Wall and the final resting place of President Ronald Reagan. Inside you'll see a great collection of Reagan's artifacts showcasing not only his political career but that of Hollywood as well. You will also see a replica of the Oval Office in White House where you can have a souvenir picture at the podium. The highlight of the visit would be to see the retired Air Force One. Visitors are also allowed to hop onboard and explore the plane. On my way out, I passed by the gift shop where I purchased a fridge magnet as souvenir for my visit.

Regardless of political party, this is a gorgeous building, views and of course the history of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Modern , intriguing, incredible art etc . Their gift store has one of a kind items that will entice you to buy even the smallest of trinkets. The Cafe : reasonably priced, healthy and not so healthy choices . Beverages are pricey, they do offer water cups /no charge . BEST?? Vegan warm meal options . Yup plant based chik'en meatball vegetable soup was delicious. I had a meat eating friend try the meatballs because they looked too real lol . With her description of their texture , I knew they were vegan lol . Definitely walk the outside grounds to see the piece of the Berlin Wall , and Fighter jets . Amazing experience for all to have at all ages .

I have been a few times and barely getting around to writing this but I tend to come here on way to Thousand Oaks to my yearly Halloween maze event. This review is not political in any way or shape or form. I try to leave that out and one of the reasons why I wanted to go originally is they have Air Force one and cool limited exhibits since it's also a museum Since the maze is so far from me I try to make a day of it and stopping by the library. It makes for a fun time and kills time before my event later that night The staff here is always so super friendly and nice and respectful! Their docents know their stuff and it's very clean and tidy. The views of where this library is at is amazing and to be able to walk through Air Force one and marine one and to see a replica of three Oval Office and a piece of actual Berlin Wall and other planes and vehicles is amazing no matter who you are I always tell people to go I'm like just remove your political stance if it's diff and enjoy the places or many of the things without that side of it because you can!

Yay! I have been to the Ronald Reagan library several times on school field trips. Today was our visit to the Auschwitz exhibit. Wow! I am a World History teacher. I was over the top impressed with the organization, the audio, and the amazing artifacts. This was at least a 2 hour experience. My students and the patrons were in awe of the stories. It is, of course, a part of history that we must never repeat. This was a solemn and quiet journey. It is significant, and I am grateful that we were able to partake in it. The docents were wonderful.

We liked the experience. The Star Wars Exhibit can be completed in 15 minutes or so. It's not "out of this world" but it's pretty neat if you're a fanatic (my partner is). The audio tour is worth it if you're going to actually listen to it thoroughly and not be distracted by the reading material along the exhibit. My favorite part was visiting the Reagan's final resting place. @Spencer Bulich

This is a museum which covers the most important period of our beloved country. The days that our hostages came back home from overseas, and also the days that nation needs the most leadership and guidance through the most difficult economic situation which our nation was facing. The artifacts in this museum covers not only the days that Ronald and Nancy Reagan was living in the White House, but also cover the whole entire life of president and the First Lady from childhood to the last days in Simi Valley, California. On top of everything else you can see the Air Force One and have the first hand experience seeing inside of this magnificent plane. All and all, this is a place everybody should experience visiting at least once in lifetime. Have fun visiting this museum but keep in mind there is lots of walking involved in your visit. There is not much for children to visit, I should say this is an adult oriented museum in the best way possible.

Very well organized, clean and friendly people- definitely a fun place to spend the day

Almost 40 miles outside of Los Angeles proper you will find the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library located in Simi Valley. Let me get the fun facts out-of-the-way first. 1- Stanford University (Palo Alto) did not want the Reagan library to be built there citing traffic and unknown close to their area (pre high tech I guess) 2- someone in the Simi Valley area donated 100 acres of land towards the cause of the Reagan library, built in Simi Valley area. The one caveat was please do not open until 10 AM in the morning. 3- original Air Force One and Marine One are permanently housed at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley Ok- now about this Library and history at its best. It brought back many memories for me as a young adult. I remember so many of the events, especially "please take the wall down" This was not my first visit, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to go and see the Library itself I did also have the opportunity and privilege to sit with the exhibit relating to the holocaust I do not need to get into detail about what this library and facility is all about. I encourage you to make a visit if you're in the area. I commend all the Docents who tirelessly greet visitors and share so many stories with them. Parking plentiful just get your GPS set up to get there- you will not regret this journey

Great museum, spent the whole day. We started with the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit to avoid the crowd later on. Then ate some lunch at the picnic grounds and went back in to see the Reagan library. The museum allows same day re-entry with proof of admission.

Great exhibit, displays and presentation of a lovely period in American History. The rotating special exhibits and frequent guest speakers provides many reasons to visit

FASCINATING! This library was extremely fascinating. There are so many big and small things I didn't know. I definitely felt more appreciative during the tour. The staff is incredible! I know they must've said the same info a bunch of times. But it didn't feel like it. When they were speaking, they acted as though it was their very first time teaching someone about the area they were in. That's a skill! Also, they know all the info! To retain that is just impressive. We got to go during the Star Wars exhibit, and THAT was so educating, too. Look forward to more visits!

Amazing museum to go too. Ronald Reagan's Library is one place you don't want to miss when in Los Angeles Well preserved and most exhibits were completely taken care off. Very clean and organized. California's pride The staff was very helpful. Lucas explained to us what it is . Eventually we got one year pass due to upcoming wonderful events . The view of Simi Valley was really nice. The valley mountain hills and orchard were great.

My 12-year-old loves this place is our second time here we became members hospitality is amazing and also their cafeteria has some pretty good food. I would highly recommend us to bring the kiddos or family members. Great part of history you get to go on the presidential Air Force One we got to see an F-14 and a stealth bomber. They also had the Star Wars

There is a Star Wars exhibit going on right now so we thought it would be cool to see. We have never been to the Reagan library before so didn't know what to expect.We started off in the Star Wars exhibit which was pretty cool to see the many props and history of the franchise. It didn't take much time to get through it, so we decided to do the Presidential Library afterwards. You could literally spend an entire day going through learning so much history of President Ronald Reagan. His humble beginnings as a radio sportscaster, acting career, local politics to one of our most beloved Presidents in history .The Air force One 747 is even there to walk through! By the time i got to the end of the tour, and the end of his recorded life, I was hit with a wave of grief, emotion and sense of the loss of freedom that we used to have, under his watch over this nation.This should be a required field trip for every student in our country. I'm coming back again to walk through at a slower pace to see everything.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum was an incredibly strong historical journey through the eyes of our 40th President and First Lady. From a design perspective, the layout and aesthetics of the museum are perfect. It is situated on a beautiful hill, with an incredible scenic overlook of the Simi Valley. A true slice of Americana, and I think ties perfectly to Ronald Reagan's image of being a believer in America and its people. The artifacts, exhibits, and presentation of everything was done exceptionally well. The Docents were super friendly and helpful, aside from a couple that kind of got in the way. A lot of them had really fun stories that added to the museum experience. I came shortly before Christmas, and the displays there were really well done. There was a collection of trees from all around the world, which were presented with a beautiful ornate display. In terms of historical information, the museum hit on most of the key moments from Reagan's life, acting career, presidency, and post-presidency. The museum also had a lot of relevant information about Nancy Reagan as well, and the relationship between the two of them. As many of the other reviewers have stated, the highlight is the Air Force One jet, as well as the Oval Office recreation. Both were so well done, I was really impressed by both. I felt like I had stepped into a time machine. It was uncanny, but in a really good way. This is not a museum for kids, and I think that it's for the best. Definitely for those 13 and up. Although there were several families with small children here during my visit. My only criticisms are not deal breaking by any means. I felt the museum path was honestly kind of confusing, and I had went down the wrong path a couple of times and had to backtrack. There are signs that help direct you here and there. There were also several closed off areas that I would have loved to see that was kind of disappointing - particularly on the terrace. I parked on the mountainous street leading up to the museum, but there is a parking lot available at the top - be sure to check that before parking on the street and taking the shuttle. Overall a really strong museum and I am glad I was able to cross off another Presidential Library!

I wasn't terribly excited to come here. I'm not a huge presidential history buff. But our out of town guests wanted to come so we obliged. Reagan's history is fairly interesting actually. It was air conditioned and large and peaceful there. Views outside were lovely. The photo ops were fun. Going into Air Force one was so cool! The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend a visit for sure but no need to go back often in my opinion. Unless you live close and want to go do some laptop work or reading out on the lovely grounds. The cafeteria has super strange hours so we missed getting a bite to eat or drink. Plenty of restrooms throughout and accessibility. Parking was easy.

My in-laws were in town and being avid readers of history they wanted to visit the Ronald Reagan Library. Wow, what an amazing place ! As a staple of the museum, they have THE 707 that was used during his presidency as well as the helicopter, limos and other support vehicles...to say nothing of the comprehensive presentation of his life (including his presidency )...my in-laws and family were blown away. This is my first ever visit to a Presidential library and it's very strange to me for a museum to be focused on one thing (in this case President Reagan)...all the artifacts are of him and his presidency..and there are mountains of stuff ! Their is a piece of the Berlin Wall! Videos of his speech, cloths...the museum houses an amazing snapshot into his presidency and the era in general. We were also fortunate to be there during the "Auschwitz exhibit". I can spend many pages writing about this exhibit...blown away is what I'll say as a two word descriptor. Lots of artifacts along with a curated recording telling the story of these victims. We were all very emotional leaving the exhibition and caused us as a family to have a wonderful, thoughtful discussion about Nazi Germany and the Jews who suffered. This exhibit is the next best thing to going to Poland and visiting the camp in person. Not to be missed for those interested in this era of world history. We spent 5hrs at the library, and honestly I felt a little overwhelmed...great day though and time well spent. Luckily for my family (unlike my in-laws) we can comeback often.

I have been to a handful of U.S. Presidential libraries (most recently Jack Kennedy's in Boston) so I always take the opportunity to commit a few hours and take the time to tour one when I can! It's located in sunny Simi Valley in a very beautiful and scenic area. Most of Southern California is extremely beautiful. The library was mind-blowing--everything from the artifacts to short films to setup to tour guides. I missed the name of one tour guide, but she was in the Oval Office and was full of facts and bits of history, which amazed me. She explained how each president can make modifications to the office. She knew every detail of what President Reagan did and why. She told us how his desk came from a British ship stuck in ice and rescued by an American vessel, so the Queen ordered wood from the ship to be turned into a desk to be given to the United States. This story was very interesting to me, and I gave her a shoutout! The rest of the staff was great, too. Very friendly and helpful. The amount of items here is unreal. They have President Reagan's suits from the day of his assassination attempt as well as the one he knew in Berlin when he made his "tear down this wall" speech. From his wife's dresses to even his cowboy hat, they have a wide variety of his items. Everybody can find one section or bit they love! Reagan was a true American, as his hobbies ranged from horse riding to eating jellybeans. We had the opportunity to go abroad to the old Air Force One used by Nixon to second Bush. The 707 was kept in great condition; this is an experience I will probably never do again. If you go here, I suggest you do not miss this. I was told people fly in from around the world to see that plane. The gift shop was full of neat knickknacks and souvenirs. I picked up a few items. I was surprised to learn President Reagan was buried here along with Nancy. After my museum tour, seeing his grave site was breathtaking. I cannot say this enough: you must take the time to visit this place!

In a word - impressive! A full embodiment of the man, the woman, and legacy. A tour into the past's noteworthy events. For those who immerse and absorb, allow for at least three hours. I take photography the views were breathing outside as well ! Parking is free, but visitors should plan additional time to park and make their way to the Library. Once the Library parking lots are full, visitors will be directed to park along Presidential Drive where shuttle busses will bring them to the Library entrance. The Reagan Library is open 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. every day of the week, except: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. FYI Yes. The entire Museum and grounds (with the exception of the Air Force One interior) are wheelchair accessible. Visitor drop-off for patrons with disabilities is located at the entrance to the Library in which accommodated my family. Our tickets we purchased were the family for $105.00 Free admission for four -- visit as often as you like The museum features numerous exhibits including a replica of the Oval Office, interactive displays, and collaborative learning experiences like the Situation Room. The Docents are just wonderful!!! Day we went we met a lovely couple who were married 45 years. We sat and chatted for over an hour sitting on a bench enjoying the views before leaving. Cannot wait to go back.

Gorgeous museum and well worth the $25 admission price! So many great exhibits dedicated to Ronald Reagan.. and easy to navigate. You'll probably spend anywhere from 2-4 hours there to see it all. The staff working at the museum were so friendly and helpful when any questions arose. Don't miss the Air Force One exhibit and check their website for information regarding special current exhibits as they are always adding something new. We happened to be there during their Star Wars exhibit which my husband loved! The outside area has a section of the Berlin Wall, beautiful viewpoints and the resting place of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Parking is free and plentiful in their large private lot.

President and Governor Ronald Reagan library is the best. its great to learn about Ronald and Nancy it is very educational and very presidential too. From starting at the bottom at George Washington up to the current president of the United states it is so much fun up there and is well worth a travel so if you're ever in Simi Valley head over to the Reagan library. Getting the chance to visit Ronald and Nancy's grave is amazing and getting to see Air Force One and able to walk through Air Force One is something really special.

Great memories of a marvelous president and First Lady. Loved all the exhibits, especially Air Force One. What a beautiful and inspiring museum