Plan Your Visit
Class Visits
Discover exciting learning opportunities for students and teachers at the Reagan Library.
Museum Tours for Students
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum offers 2-hour docent-led museum tours designed to engage and inform students in 3rd – 12th grade about Ronald Reagan's presidency and his legacy. Self-guided tours are available for students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade.
View the criteria for public, private, and homeschool tours below.
Question? Contact our visitor services department.
- 805-577-4066
- 805-577-4074
- visitorservices@reaganfoundation.org
School Tour Criteria
We are currently booking guided tours for the ’25-’26 school year.
Public and Private School Tours
All public and private school students in Kindergarten through 12th grade will receive free admission to the Reagan Museum when they book a tour with the Visitor Services Department. There is an additional charge to visit the special exhibit for all groups (if applicable). Spots fill up quickly, so please contact us as soon as you have potential dates for your visit.
Grades K - 2nd
We do not offer guided tours for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. We require a 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students. These chaperones will receive free admission. All additional chaperones/adults will pay full admission price. There is an additional charge to tour the temporary exhibit for students and chaperones.
Grades 3rd - 12th
We require a 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students. These chaperones will receive free admission. All additional chaperones/adults will pay full admission price and self-guide through the museum when a guided tour is chosen. There is an additional charge to tour the temporary exhibit for students and chaperones.
Homeschool Tours
All homeschool groups must follow all policies stated below. There is an additional charge to visit the special exhibit for all groups (if applicable).
After-School Programs
These groups are treated as a paying group tour. They will receive a group discount, if they qualify.
Minimum Class Size
The minimum number of students required to book a tour is 10; the maximum number of students allowed each day is 60.
School Pre-Visit Informational Video
Ready to Book a Tour?
Fill out the reservation form to book your tour now or email the visitor services department to get more information.
Free Homeschool Days
We’re excited to offer two free Homeschool Days each school year in partnership with the Reagan Leadership Center! For the 2025/2026 school year, our dates are Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
K-12 students enjoy free admission to the Reagan Museum galleries (general admission fees apply to everyone else in the family). Access to special exhibitions (if applicable) requires an additional fee.
Exclusive for 5th-12th Graders: Participate in the Reagan Leadership Center “Operation Urgent Fury” Simulation, a hands-on experience capped at 135 students and 18 adult chaperones.
Three 1.5-hour time slots available (45 students + 6 adults per slot).
Includes a 15-minute Pre-Brief, 60-minute simulation, and a 15-minute Open House for parents and younger siblings to explore the space.
Can’t make these dates? Consider a Family Membership for year-round access to the Reagan Museum. Members enjoy free general admission and discounted special exhibition tickets. Learn more.
Homeschool Tour Checklist
- Check-in is required in the main lobby to receive admission stickers.
- Parents must purchase admission to receive free tickets for K-12 students.
- Parents must remain on campus at all times with their children.
- Walk-ins are welcome, but simulation spots are not guaranteed without a reservation.
- Confirmation emails are required for simulation participants (check your spam/junk folder).
- Reservations for January 20, 2026 will open on October 1, 2025.
- Food is available for purchase at the Bistro or picnic lunches are welcome. All food and drink must stay in your vehicle; please use the picnic area near the parking lot for all outside food/drink.
- Backpacks are not permitted in the museum. Please leave all large bags in your vehicle.
Questions? Contact:
Simulations: leadershipcenter@reaganfoundation.org
Museum Tour and Admissions: visitorservices@reaganfoundation.org
2025 - 2026
Homeschool Tour Registration
Choose your adventure! Reserve your free homeschool museum tour today.