Museum Curriculum | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - National Archives and Records Administration

Reagan Library Closure

We're sorry. Due to the coronavirus public health emergency, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum will be closed to the public beginning March 14th until further notice. This includes docents, volunteers and interns. We will continue to respond to written reference requests at reagan.library@nara.gov. Please check our website, reaganlibrary.gov or www.archives.gov /coronavirus for updates on our operating hours and status.

All public events at the Reagan Library facilities are cancelled until further notice. This includes in-person public programs, tours, school group visits, public meetings, external conferences, and facility rentals. Where possible, we will conduct public events and outreach activities online and through virtual meetings. For online education information, please see our educational resources.

Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requestors

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience. Read more on how NARA is addressing COVID-19 (coronavirus) https://www.archives.gov/coronavirus

RESEARCHERS: Please see a "Letter to Researchers" from the Archivist of the United States for a further update.

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Museum Curriculum Guides

Student Activities

Teaching History Through Artifacts: Titanic at the Reagan

Examine the source! The National Archives is introducing a traveling trunk program about the Titanic for K-6 educators. Trunks include a complete curriculum for grades K - 6 based on the new CA HSS Framework. Educators may reserve a trunk for their classroom, school or district. Trunks cost $25 for one week, $50 for two weeks and $100 for four weeks. This curriculum is available by reservation, please email ReaganEducation@nara.gov for more information.

Curriculum from Prior Exhibits

Inside the White House: A Special Exhibit

The world-famous White House Exhibit, a 20 foot wide by 60 foot long 1-inch-to-1-foot scale of the White House, will be on display for one year, beginning March 15, 2010. Taking over 600,000 hours of labor to create, the miniature is an amazing replica, showing visitors an intimate look into the White House - from the Lincoln bedroom to the Oval Office to tiny, working televisions to hand-carved chairs, tables and crystal chandeliers. This curriculum is available by request, please email ReaganEducation@nara.gov.

Fall of the Berlin Wall Curriculum

In Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, use this classroom ready curriculum to invite students to think about the walls that exist in our world today.

Fall of the Berlin Wall Curriculum - 4th Grade and Above

Magna Carta: The Essence of Democracy
The Original 1215 Charter was on Display January 23 - June 20, 2009.
Magna Carta Curriculum Guide

Emancipation Proclamation Curriculum from the Forever Free Exhibit
August 22, 2008 - October 24, 2008