In a storied career that spanned
more than five decades, Ronald Reagan inspired Americans to act and achieve
even more than they imagined. His legacy thrives at The Reagan Library where
events and exhibits rediscover his values, actions and spirit of determination.
The Reagan Library rests on a
majestic hill overlooking the breath-taking topography of Southern California
in the Simi Valley. The 100-acre campus, with picturesque views reaching
out to the Pacific Ocean, lush gardens, and a serene setting, pays tribute to
one of the nation’s most beloved leaders.
While at the Reagan Library,
enjoy the fresh air as you stroll through the Library’s replicas of the White
House’s Rose Garden and White House South Lawn. Or come in the early
evening and witness the spectacular sunsets from the Library’s hilltop, and see
for yourself why President Reagan felt so at home on the Library’s
grounds.
The renovated Museum experience
integrates hundreds of artifacts, over 50% never before seen, and dozens of interactive
displays. These 18 galleries pay tribute to America’s 40th president and
his accomplishments by capturing his patriotic spirit, his respect for
individual liberty, his belief in global democracy and his support of economic
opportunity.
When you visit the Reagan
Library, you have to visit the Air Force One Pavilion. There you will step
aboard this same Air Force One that flew President Reagan over 660,000 miles –
to 26 foreign countries and 46 U.S.states – and you will learn how he changed
the face of global diplomacy. But the Air Force One Pavilion is about more than
just his plane. View one of his presidential limousines and secret service
suburbans as part of an exhibit on presidential motorcades. Experience the
actual Irish pub from Ballyporeen, Ireland he visited on a diplomatic trip in
1984 which now sits within the Pavilion and serves as the Library’s snack shop.
Explore a 120’ mural which represents all 22 aircraft that has ever flown a
U.S. president. Walk around an actual Marine One helicopter that flew President
Johnson
Another attraction at the
Library is the Berlin Wall. On April 12, 1990, President Ronald Reagan stood
next to a 6,338 pound, 9 ½ foot tall piece of the Berlin Wall that had just
arrived for display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. With
colorful graffiti featuring a large butterfly on its “West” side and the stark
grey concrete showing on its “East” side, President Reagan remarked, “Let our children and grandchildren come here
and see this wall and reflect on what it meant to history. Let them understand
that only vigilance and strength will deter tyranny.”
Since receiving the Wall,
President Reagan’s wish has come true – millions of visitors, including
hundreds of thousands of school children, have visited the Wall at the Reagan
Library and learned its lesson of freedom and democracy for all.
Following his passing on June 5,
2004, President Ronald Reag
an was laid to rest at the Reagan Library in a
Memorial Site made of granite on June 11, 2004.
And starting on April 4th, 2014,
just in time for the opening week of Major League Baseball, “Baseball! The Exhibition”
opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Running through
September 4, 2014, “Baseball” is a 12,000 square foot exhibition featuring over
700 artifacts, including some of the rarest, historic and iconic baseball
memorabilia from the largest known private collector in the United States. The exhibit
displays extraordinary artifacts from Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig,
Jackie Robinson, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and scores of other historically
important players and organizations. This exhibition will be fun for the entire
family.
Come and see these and all our
other great exhibits at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065 or visit
our website at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum.
Tickets are available online.
