Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation Review

Over priced admission and not very impressive. I liked the airforce one display so the two stars was first that.

Awesome. I hope in the future they will install some fine art exhibits that would be fun for the community. Like Degas or something...

I would have rated it 5 * but the secret service exhibit could be a better show case.
I do believe the museum could contact the secret service and add more to their exhibit

Carefully planned and executed presidential library with a full replica of the oval office, the actually air Force one, Marine one, and the motorcade. The presidents life was presented meticulously with artifacts, recordings, holograms, and more.
Free parking lot, credit accepted, Groupon deal available for the tickets.

The most beautiful presidential library I have seen so far. Beautifully located place. The absolute highlight is the Air Force One! Must see.

Greatest Place on Earth, don't forget to pay your respects to him at his grave site. God Bless Ronald Reagan

Impressive place to learn about Ronald Reagan and lifestyle of a President. We had fun and spend more than 2 hours there

Very large facility with tons of history. I really enjoyed being able to walk through air force one.

One of the best places to visit in California! This is one of the most media documented presidencies in the history of the country. So much to learn! Theres even a titanic museum downstairs if you are interested in seeing titanic artifacts.

Not only is it relatively close to the people in Ventura county, but it is a great opportunity to learn more about one of our presidents! There s a big plane inside the library and you can go in it! That s my favorite part! They also have the limos and police vehicles used during the Reagan era on display! All though the exhibit is different all the time, they always have an exhibit in addition to all the normal stuff! When I went back in December, the Pompeii exhibit was on display! That was truly a work of art! They had the bones and remains from Pompeii on display! They also had a simulation room of the volcanic eruption! I personally love the Christmas time because they put out all the Christmas trees and stuff! The cafe is good , but nothing remarkable. There s a few foods to choose from but, the selection is quite limited and not very diverse. To me it s not really like a full restaurant, its more so like a cafeteria. The foods they do have though do taste good and are of good quality! The plot of land the Reagan library is on is really beautiful! Its got a view of moorpark and Thousand Oaks! Its also very high up off the ground too! Overall, I would come back here again!

My first time to the US and I loved everything including the museum

One of the best experiences. They have great tour guides

This was my first time to come to any US Presidential Library, and surely I wasn t disappointed. This library is located about 1.5 hours from West LA, and got every information on Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy Reagan.
The staffs were nice and courteous, and very informative. The stars of the collection are Air Force One and Marine One. Don t miss the opportunity to see how the presidents travel in style.

Great place to learn about a GREAT president. We went in the summer of 2015 and from the pictures you will see the place is spectacular. The AF1 707 is amazing to see and walk aboard. It majestically sits looking over the valley and the story about how they got the plane parked there are fantastic. If you visit Southern California and are the least be interested in recent American history, this place is a must.

This hotel is astonishingly beautiful! I am in love with it...I will take it to Vegas and get married with it. The wifi rocks!It s the best place to get some sleep and it has delicious food and a pool...come if you re tired. I want to run away on this plane and live in this nice plane. I don t like the woman who is next to the door to plane, because i must photos with her. I hate her!!!!! She ugly and me not!!! She will ruin my picture .My boyfriend Lost and he was very scared. In the end i found his and he shown me beautiful thing in this plane. I love.

Fascinating information, very complete because you see all aspects of his life. Air force one is impressive and Marine One is cool. The Oval office is great to see as well.

I have been to a few Presidential Libraries, but none can compare to the Ronald Reagain Presidential Library. Just as he was bigger than life when President, his library is off the charts too. Being able to go into Airforce One was a thrill. I loved being reminded of the sad state our country was in, and how his vision turned the country around. It is sad that we are back in that sad state again. We need another Reagan.

That was an amazing experience, I was on a road trip with my family and we had to take a pee break and check out some history. And we found the regan memorial, an amazing bathroom, There was plenty of room to pee. This was probably one of my favorite public toilets!

This place is an absolute must see. It gives you a renewed sense of Pride for our country that is lacking so many today. I loved it!

Great place for History nerds, and the Highlight is Air Force One. Really nice setting up in the hills.

Spent 3 hours here, wasn't enough. Better than the Nixon library.

A very thorough recount of history, with so many turning points showcased by the vast exhibits, Impressive what took place in just the first 100 days of his presidency. There is a re-created oval office, Air Force One (and various motorcades) which was a lot of fun, but perhaps one of the most sobering installments was a single piece of the Berlin wall, juxtaposed against a background of open range, as one of the crowning social achievements of our time.

I went on field trip with JROTC class in High School and it was the best experience i ever had and will never forget theres so much history and beauty in this place

I absolutely loved the museum it is absolutely beautiful!!

After visiting the Nixon library I had to come here. This place is definitely worth the price of admission as well you can see the Egyptian museum as of this writing. Amazing president with an amazing life. I always get teary eye. So much love and passion and respect towards his wife. Definitely what marriage should be. Have to admit I needed more time to see everything but I'll be back some day and try and see everything. The tour of the airforce 1 is totally worth the wait.

It provides abundant information on this late president.
The infrastructure is first class and the view of the Pacific is impressive.

It so grat plac because i know that new my class and onthr class whent yesterday and it was awesome and cool and amazing and fun it was the best field trip ever.

Wonderful place to go when I just need to get out of the house!

Really cool place and fitting to a President. I recommend seeing it especially if you have the family. Kids get a great experience and lots of knowledge.

We have been to the Ronald Reagan library several times and have always enjoyed it tremendously. A great tribute to the best president of modern times. We will be visiting again in 2018 and will be bringing along some friends to share the experience with them.

The shuttle line for the holiday lights took over 2 hours. Raise the prices and hire more shuttles

Memorable place of history. If visiting during an exhibit and have never been here before, suggest doing the memorial library tour first as you might not get to finish before it closes, 7 hrs go by quick...

A great display of US history when President Ronald Reagan was in office and when America had a sense of humor. A great place for both Republicans and Democrats alike. You can even see the flash cards that President Reagan once used to tell his jokes during his presidency. You can climb aboard Air Force One and see his legendary limo. Other interesting items you will find are a piece of the Berlin wall and I can still hear Reagan saying, "Tear down this wall!" I love the fact that he wanted to tear the wall down, and now Trump wants to put a wall up in our own back yard. Times have changed.

We went to the Da Vinci exhibit and it was honestly boring if you aren t mechanically minded. The models are cool but the explanations are all about how the exhibit builders interpreted his notebooks. It was overly technical, dry, and not interactive at all.

I wanted more historical context, more in action demos of these models, and more interactive activities. The structural engineer in our group loved the exhibit. Everyone else did not feel the same way. So, if you re really into mechanics you ll enjoy it. If you re not you may want to skip this one.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my excursion to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. I've been meaning to visit here ever since he passed away almost a decade ago.

I came as part of a tour bus. That's the best way to go as far as I'm concerned. I don't have to worry about traffic & parking. The cost of the trip included admission & a buffet lunch. Win-Win!

The premises were flawless, with beautiful landscaping all around. The bus dropped us off near the entrance, and there was a courtyard with a fountain in the middle. We started by checking out a piece of the Berlin Wall. On the West German side, there was graffiti all over, showing the freedom of speech they had. The East German side, there was some paint identifying for transport and barriers at the bottom. Fun fact, Carl Karcher donated it to the library. Yes, the late Carl's Jr. guy. Next, we headed to Reagan's grave where he is interred. We had the chance to have a moment of silence & pay our respects. I was a little perturbed that there wasn't an eternal flame on display, but it was still beautiful nonetheless. We then headed to the museum proper & visited the early, middle and later years of the former president. One of the most memorable moments was when we saw on display the suit Reagan was wearing when he was shot. Seeing the 2 bullet holes up close really had an emotional impact, at least to me it did. We also saw a replica of the Oval Office just as the "Gipper" had it during his administration.

The highlight for most people is probably going inside Air Force One. It's a 707, and it's kinda cramped considering the VIP's it held when it was operational. The current administration flies in a 747/757, which is 3 times the size. It was nice to see the requisite jars of jellybeans & the chocolate cake which Reagan would have on hand for birthdays/anniversaries/no reason at all other than to have chocolate cake.

We had a buffet lunch underneath the left wing of Air Force One consisting of salad, roasted vegetables, chicken breast in balsalmic glaze, mashed potatoes, chocolate chip cookies, breads & drinks.
There is also a "pub" nearby, but I don't think they serve alcohol. Just baked goods, tea & coffee. The food was good. There is also a cafe next to the gift shop, offering burgers/dogs/etc. The gift shop was nice to check out. We ended up buying a fridge magnet of the presidential magnet. No stuffed Ronnie doll? Come on!

All in all, I really enjoyed the time I spent here. Not having to worry about traffic & parking was just icing on the cake. I would definitely go again & I suggest you pay a visit too whenever you get the chance.

Excelsior!

I went there on a field trip it s the best museum I've ever went to

This place was awesome! So much history and information. Well worth the time.

Incredibly beautiful and well-done museum. This might just be the nicest of all the presidential libraries. Make sure to check out Air Force One!

This is such a romantic and beautiful spot to take pictures and can even be a cool area to just take a nice stroll around with family, friends, or even a significant other.

WOW! Great to come here and see this place! In similar valley! It s a beautiful place built for this great leader! His grave sight is here! The museum is filled with all things Reagan! His Air Force 1 plane is here to tour and walk through! Reagan s life and legacy A to Z!!! Is a must see! Great gift shop. Has all the good memorabilia and souvenirs you want. Pay your respects & visit this place. It s worth it

i visited The Reagan Library 2008 and 2018, i went in 2018 when they had the Ghenhis Khan Exhibit, it was fascinating to see the contribution his Empire had contributed to civilization

Great informative museum of one of our most influential presidents! Beautiful views and tons of information that make you remember just why we liked President Ronald Reagan!

The Reagan Library rests on a majestic hill overlooking the breathtaking views of Southern California. free WI-FI is another place you should not miss to study the history of global leaders. Spacious place Spectacular scenery on the SIMI VALLEY mountains. On the way up, there are trails for hikers or mountain bikers. ... to return once again to be happy ... inside, he forbid taking photos. I took the picture outside.

It's a nice library with a great history. The exhibits are great and has a good view of the valley. My favorite is the Air Force One.

If you love President Ronald W. Reagan and his love for his Country, you have to visit his Library. It is outstanding and a must see while you are on vacation. I've been a member of the Library for many years. It's always a pleasure to visit the Library any time. After your visit, I'm sure you'll agree with me!

The Pompeii Exhibition is haunting, heartbreaking, and awe inspiring. Highly recommend.

A good place to spend the day. There is plenty to see and do and learn here. It s a great place for kids and adults as well. I went to see the special Titanic exhibit, which was excellent. I stayed to see the multitude of collections of items from the various stages of this president s life.

Traveled to the area for a work trip and decided to hit the Presidential library with another co-worker. It's a great drive up in the mountains with a beautiful backdrop. Once we checked in, it was a first class experience, from start to finish. Getting to see the entire life, & history of our 40th President, and walk through some great exhibits.

INCREDIBLE, everyone should see and learn just how great Ronald Reagan IS. Very emotional exhibit. I love this guy so much. #TRUMP2020

Wonderful tribute to one of the greatest presidents of all time. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

For me, this was a very emotional experience. Regardless of one's political views, there is much to learn at this place. The power of one person to change the world was brought to my mind again and again. The grounds are beautiful and the place itself is awe inspiring.

I really enjoyed seeing the reagan library alot of great things to see there

Great Library for a great man. Regardless of your political affiliation there is do much history to explore. Air Force One, a replica of Marine One, limos, police vehicles, etc. They always have special exhibits ( extra cost) that are really great. We have seen the spy exhibit, baseball, etc. We have a membership and go several times a year. The recent fires got too close, they need help with donations to fix the surrounding areas. They are non profit.

Beautiful location. My late husband worked Secret Service protecting the Reagans, Ford, and the younger Kennedy and his wife. Here's a very funny, yet very true story he told me: during the Star Wars Premier, he was given "bathroom detail" while Mrs. Reagan was 'powdering her nose.' This meant he kept the ladies room off limits, no exceptions. Several female stars could not understand why this 'man' was telling them they couldn't use the restroom. His short and to the point answer: " The First Lady is in there." Guess what the stars' interpretation of that was.

Lots of learning! Everything is well lit and diaplayed.

Awesome. Must visit when in the area. $16.00 per person and free parking. Self guided tour with several staff always around to answer any questions. Actual decommissioned Air Force One on static display that you can walk thru along with Marine One.

went here a lot in elementary school for field trips and whenever people came to visit my family since it s one of the only museums or tourist spots nearby. fun for a museum

Incredibly well run place with some amazing facilities. Getting to walk through Air Force One was awesome. I found the whole place very interesting, even as a non American who doesn't have a great interest in politics.

Super relaxation.
You can see things that are not common in life.

If you are interested in American history and world politics then here is your place.

Thoroughly explains the former president and his family life to life.

The cars and planes to form an indescribable picture of the same building.

Usual price of a Standard which features basic ticket price of $ 35.

We bought this. Interactive exhibition. And it included a full Museum tour.

Multi-hour program. It can be exciting with children.

I strongly recommend!

As with the first two libraries we visited, Eisenhower and Truman, it is inspiring and yet humbling to see the challenges our nation has come through. I m grateful to God and the people that lived before us that paid the price for what we enjoy now.

One of my favorite presidential Museums. You feel patriotic and proud to be an American. They have a ton of great information and it is well laid out.

Great cafeteria and gift shop with reasonably priced food and souvenirs. Quite a selection in the cafe, including gluten free options. The people are friendly and they give you a good tour of the place.

Wonderful amount of history here for everyone to see.

Everyone on the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We learned a lot about a President that you would never know without visiting this museum. Although I am a teacher, I was surprised to discover how much support for education in California was due to Ronald Reagan along with his efforts to progress women's rights and opportunities. His appointment of Sandra Day O'Conner to the Supreme Court was a milestone in history.

On the downside, I wish they would allow access from the bottom floor to the 3rd floor via the stairs so you don't have to go back to the elevator to go between Marine One and Air Force One.

The museum should be on the field trip list for students.

Another great presidential library. Did not disappoint and the exhibits were well organized and described

I went on a field trip there, it was the best field trip ever!!!

A fantastic surprise! We stopped off on our road trip and were pleasantly surprised. Sir Force one was amazing and the stories of Ronald Reagan's life were a fun walk back into the 80s. Great museum!

A very educational and fun way to learn about the 40th President of the United States. The place has state-of-the-art displays and interactive activities. My personal favorites are Reagan's hologram, the Air Force One Pavilion, replica of the oval office and Marine One. The hologram shows the President with his dog in 3d and uses his own voice. The library also has a piece from the Berlin Wall on its grounds. This is also recommended for bird watchers. Quite pricey entrance fee but well worth it.

Excellent! You will remember, experience and learn new things about our history that you didn't know.

Went with my Veteran friend Lee and my hubby. I enjoyed all exhibits, loved the food and was absolutely satisfied with the gift shop. I plan on coming back.

Extensive displays in a nice hilltop setting. I have been to 10+ presidential museums and this would be in my top 3. Worth the visit regardless of your flavour of politics.

Great museum and magnificent Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit, and greetings to my friend Ghana marvellous painter.

Ben Shapiro was just here. Promoting: "The Right Side of History", to a sold out room in California? Cool. This was the discussion if you missed it. "This book may be the most important that I ve ever written, because it s about the crisis that Western Civilization is facing right now.
The freedoms we enjoy are built upon the twin notions that every person is made in God s image, and that human beings are created with the capacity to reason. These two ideas revelation and reason built Jerusalem and Athens, which in turn helped build the West.
We can thank these values for the birth of science, the dream of progress, human rights, prosperity, peace, and artistic beauty.
But we must recognize that these values are being threatened by moral subjectivism and the rule of passion. Too many of us have lost sight of the moral purpose that drives us as individuals to be better. By abandoning the values represented by Jerusalem and Athens, we are watching our civilization collapse before our eyes.
My book is a stark warning, a call to spiritual and intellectual arms, and hopefully the first step in getting our society back on track."

Very professionally run and staffed. All except for anyone who has the misfortune of interacting with a woman named Jan. She is short tempered, rude and downright mean. She needs to exploit her demeanor at free venues and earn her pay based on the cost of admission. If she is a volunteer then she needs to move on. If this is court ordered then for God s sake someone sign off and save us all.

Beautiful scenery, plenty of helpful guides, big building, nice place, expensive.

Visiting this library was a great experience. It doesn't matter your political preference, the library provides great history about the man and our country. I recommend making the trip!

(spoilers) I got to go here for a school fieldtrip. I did the Urgent Fury simulation and was a part of the Press Room - lead reporter for L.A.T. Afterwards, a docent helped our group tour the museum and write down things on a "scavenger hunt". It was a truly memorable experience and I recommend the place to anyone who goes.

The library was much better than I was expecting. The museum was a very well laid out and interesting journey through the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. They had a lot of items from both his youth and and presidency on display. The highlight of the tour is being able to walk through Air Force One.

The Library does an excellent job of conveying Regan's presidency. The museum within is incurable featuring Air Force 1 from his time as president. An excellent place for an event or just to visit.

An incredibly accurate and professional presentation of the life and presidency of the greatest president of modern history!
Best Presidential Library I've ever visited.
Don't walk by the movie presentations. You'll learn so much history and historical perspective from them.
Everyone should visit this wonderful Presidential Library and museum.

beautiful museum, lots to see take your time and spend a day view the item in the museum, price is not to high and their is food and drink available in the museum