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Clockwise from left: the Air Force One Pavilion at the Reagan Library; authentic piece of the Berlin Wall; full scale replica of the White House Oval Ofﬁce; Reagan Museum Entrance Vestibule; entrance to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum somewhat by the jar of jelly beans featured prominently on the desk). In 2011, just in time for Reagan's 100th birthday, the museum reopened following an extensive renovation, which included a variety of technological improvements. Eighteen new galleries and dozens of interactive exhibits grant an immersive experience for guests of all ages. Thanks to green-screen technology, visitors can act alongside Reagan in a movie, use a teleprompter to deliver an inaugural address on the Capitol steps, and even design their own White House china. The revolutionary GuideCam experience combines an audio tour - much of which is hosted by the president and Mrs. Reagan - with a digital camera, so that pictures of the guest's visit are waiting in his or her email inbox when her or she gets home. Rotating exhibits are also a big part of the appeal and are hosted in a dedicated gallery space. Through September, the library hosts Eighteen new galleries and dozens of interactive exhibits grant an immersive experience for guests of all ages. an installation on the life of Abraham Lincoln, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Highlights include a selection of Lincoln's early childhood writings and his beloved stovepipe hat, as well as the 13th Amendment, signed by both Congress and Lincoln himself. Of course, the Reagan Library is more than just a museum. It's also the ﬁnal resting place of the 40th president, who was interred here on June 11, 2004, beneath a granite monument that faces the Paciﬁc Ocean. The memorial is adjacent to an expansive replica of the White House South Lawn, perfect for picnics or a bit of quiet reﬂection. 40 Presidential Drive Simi Valley, CA 805.522.2977 reaganlibrary.com discoverLosAngeles.com 53 http://www.reaganlibrary.com http://www.reaganlibrary.com http://www.discoverLosAngeles.com

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Culture Thrives in the City of Angels
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US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide