Frequently Asked Questions

• When are the exhibit galleries open?

  The Reagan Ranch Center Exhibit Galleries are open to the public Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

  We are ready to assist you with additional questions at 805.957.1980.

• Where is the Reagan Ranch Center located?

  Our address is:

  217 State Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (located right next to the train station). 

  Although we do not have our own parking lot, a city owned parking lot is located directly in front of our building. Parking is free for the first 75 minutes, then $1.50 per hour after that.

• What will I see at the Center?

  Over six hours of dynamic multimedia exhibits provide access to exclusive speeches, interviews, radio addresses, and original video presentations. The center piece of the gallery is a 28-foot-long interact “timeline table” that gives users the ability to explore the “Western White House” during the 1980s. 

  The galleries also feature several unique collections on display, including the Lorraine Wagner Letter Collection, a nearly 300-piece collection of letters written by Ronald Reagan over a 50-year period and the Russell D. Sibert Collection, featuring rare Reagan-related memorabilia such as campaign buttons, posters, and commemorative items.

  A massive 5,000 pound section of the Berlin Wall–torn down 20 years ago–greets visitors as they arrive at the Reagan Ranch Center, reminding the world of Ronald Reagan’s role in eliminating this assault on human dignity and freedom. The president’s famous blue Jeep Scrambler, complete with “Gipper” license plate sits in the Center of the galler, flanked by a selection of his favorite books, an original saddle, and chainsaw owned and used by President Reagan.

• Can I bring my child?

  Yes! The Reagan Ranch Center is designed to engage visitors of all ages and we have a gallery guide for younger children to help guide them around the exhibits. 

• How much is admission?

  Admission to the Reagan Ranch Center is FREE! 

  Young America’s Foundation is grateful to the thousands of supporters and volunteers who make the galleries available for public visitation. 

• Can I visit the Ranch itself?

  Young America’s Foundation stepped forward to save the Reagan Ranch with the primary goal of using it to inspire the next generation of conservative leaders for our country. The Ranch is an important component of the Foundation’s broader mission to “ensure that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of limited government, free enterprise, a strong national defense, and traditional values.”

  In keeping with our mission, students who participate in select Reagan Ranch programs have the opportunity to tour Rancho del Cielo. We also host Reagan scholars, Reagan administration officials, members of the media, and leaders of the Conservative Movement whenever possible.

  As stakeholders in our mission, members of Young America’s Foundation’s President’s Club and Rawhide Circle are also extended an invitation to tour the Ranch by appointment.

  For more information about how we use the Ranch, please call us at (805) 957-1980.

• How can I help?

  Volunteer

  The Reagan Ranch Center is open to the public because of the hard work of our docent team, who work tirelessly to share the story of Rancho del Cielo with thousands of visitors each year. If you would like to join our team as a volunteer docent, please call us at (805) 957-1980. 

  Support our mission

  Young America’s Foundation is completely funded by private donations from patriots from across the country and the world who admire Ronald Reagan and want to pass on the lessons of his leadership to future generations. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact us at (800) USA-1776 or click here.