Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Over view of the library and parking lot nestled in the hills
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is located in California
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is located in the United States
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
General information
LocationSimi Valley, California, United States
Coordinates34°15′34″N 118°49′10″W / 34.2595°N 118.8194°W / 34.2595; -118.8194
Named forRonald Reagan
Construction startedNovember 21, 1988
CompletedNovember 4, 1991
Cost$60 million USD
ManagementNational Archives and Records Administration
Reagan Library Foundation
Technical details
Size243,000 square feet (22,600 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Hugh Stubbins
Website
www.reaganlibrary.gov

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is the presidential library and burial site of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States (1981–1989), and his wife Nancy Reagan. Located in Simi Valley, California, the library is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

The library opened in 1991 and houses the repository of presidential records from the Reagan administration. The library contains millions of documents, photographs, films and tapes. It also contains memorabilia and a permanent exhibit of Ronald Reagan's life.