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Reagan Ranch Center

217 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: The Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California is open to the general public for tours and visitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from...... more » Owner description: The Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California is open to the general public for tours and visitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. These galleries feature original Reagan Ranch artifacts matched with state-of-the-art, interactive, multimedia exhibits that highlight the history of Ronald Reagan’s quarter-century at Rancho del Cielo and the accomplishments of his presidency.Over six hours of dynamic multimedia exhibits provide access to exclusive speeches, interviews, radio addresses, and original video presentations. The centerpiece of the gallery is a 28-foot-long interactive “timeline” that gives users the ability to explore the “Western White House” during the 1980s. Beginning in June 2012, the Exhibit Galleries will be expanding the visit hours. Please call to inquire about the new hours. « less
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San Antonio, TX
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89 reviews 89 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

My husband and I visited this Center recently and were fascinated to learn about Reagan, the man. Our docent, Pamela, could not have been nicer and was available to answer any and all questions as well as willing to give us time to explore the exhibits on our own. Neither the exhibits nor the tour focuses on politics but rather... More

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VA
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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If you're in Santa Barbara on the days this is open, make sure you stop by. It gives an understanding of how important Reagan's ranch was to Ronald Reagan. It also gave me info on how many important actions during Reagan's presidency were tied to his ranch. The Reagan Ranch Visitors Center is in an old Santa Barbara hotel that... More

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Sausalito, California
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I give this center a 2 stars because of it's location. A lot of glorifying, the staff is a little ...well, different and stiff, like robots. Did anyone know that Reagan only lived at his ranch , located at the outskirts of Santa Barbara, during his Presidency. After his last term, he and Nancy sold this ranch to a Conservative... More

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thousand oaks, ca.
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

has some great Reagan items, only open a couple days of the week. More

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Lincoln, NE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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I was fortunate enough to be in Santa Barbara, CA on a Thursday & had just an hour to get a VERY quick tour of this amazing exhibit --- I will plan a trip back just to be able to spend a day. It's only open Tuesday & Thursdays from 11:00 - 4:30 & the information about the Regan Ranch,... More

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Palm Desert,Ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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We have been to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley and this showed a slightly different perspective of his personality. They bought the entire ranch so all the artifacts displayed are original. More

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Simi Valley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Great facility in a restored old hotel right next to the AM Track Station. Super for fans of Pres. & Mrs. Regan &/or 'history buffs.' Call or check on the web 1st to confirm hours & days open. More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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The center offers a very detailed view of this great president. There is even a collection of videos of those critical of him at the time. Interesting to watch what ugly politics used to be. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

I absolutely love this place! It is a total surprise. The building is beautiful and well-located, but you have no idea all the treasures it has until you open the door. There's a real chunk of the Berlin wall right in the entry way. There is a ton of info--personal insight into Reagan's life that you can't get anywhere else.... More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We arrived a bit before it opened, but they let us in early and a guide was ready to escort us on the tour of the 3-floor facility. He took our picture standing in front of the segment of the Berlin wall, which was very nice of him! The 30-minute movie gave us a great overview of the Ranch, which... More

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