Reagan Library Princess Diana Exhibit: Dates and Tickets

Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and runs through Monday, May 31, 2027. It is the exhibition's first stop anywhere in the world, with more than 700 original artifacts, and it is included with museum admission.

Quick facts

• Dates: November 7, 2026 through May 31, 2027.
• Where: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065.
• Tickets: included with museum admission, which is $29.95 for adults during the exhibit.
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Saturday, December 5, 2026.
• Parking: free.
• Buy ahead: the library expects advance sell-outs.

What's in the exhibit

The Reagan Foundation describes more than 700 original pieces: fashion, handwritten letters, childhood keepsakes, jewelry, historic documents and personal possessions. Named highlights include:

• The "Travolta" dress, on loan from Historic Royal Palaces.
• Jacques Azagury's "Final Goodbye" dress, the last gown Diana tried on, shown publicly for the first time.
• The "Black Sheep" sweater, and the "Caring" dress she wore while visiting hospitalized children.
• Her wedding slippers and the official program from her royal wedding.
• Lady Dior handbags, shoes, hats and jewelry.
• The invitation to the 1985 White House State Dinner.

Only the Simi Valley stop pairs Diana's artifacts with items from President and Mrs. Reagan's archival collection, including dresses and personal treasures of Nancy Reagan. The exhibition is produced by Exhibits Development Group with The Princess & The Platypus Foundation, from the collection of The Princess Diana Museum, and it is not affiliated with the British Royal Family.

Tickets and prices

Museum admission from November 7, 2026 through May 31, 2027 includes the Diana exhibit:

• Adults: $29.95
• Seniors 62 and up: $26.95
• College students: $26.95
• Youth 11 to 17: $22.95
• Children 3 to 10: $19.95
• Ages 2 and under: free
• Active U.S. military: free with ID
• Reagan Foundation members: $13.95 special exhibit fee

Online orders add a nonrefundable $2.50 fee per ticket, and checkout asks you to pick a day and time. The library says it expects advance sell-outs and can't guarantee tickets at the door, so book before you drive out, especially between Thanksgiving and New Year's, its busiest stretch.

Want to see the library for less first?

Before the exhibit opens, admission is lower. The Reagan Foundation's visit page lists adult tickets at $16 from September 14 through November 6, 2026. That covers Air Force One, the permanent galleries and the grounds, just not Diana. Prices can change, so check the ticket page for the day you plan to go.

Plan your visit

• Time: the library suggests three to four hours for all of the galleries and grounds.
• Parking: free. When the main lot fills, visitors park along Presidential Drive and ride a shuttle to the front gates.
• Accessibility: everything is wheelchair accessible except the inside of Air Force One, and loaner wheelchairs are free on a first-come basis.
• Rules: photos without flash are allowed. There is no bag or coat check, and bags may be searched.

A Diana lunch on November 20

The Reagan Foundation is hosting a Princess Diana White House Lunch and Tour on Friday, November 20, 2026, with Renae Plant, founder and chief curator of The Princess Diana Museum. It costs $72 per person and includes the museum and the exhibit. Reservations close Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m.

Make a day of it in Simi Valley

Our guide to things to do in Simi Valley covers Corriganville's movie ranch trails, the Rocky Peak sandstone and where to eat nearby. For everything else opening around the county, see New in Ventura County.

FAQ

When is the Princess Diana exhibit at the Reagan Library?

Saturday, November 7, 2026 through Monday, May 31, 2027, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley. It is the exhibition's world premiere.

How much are Princess Diana exhibit tickets?

During the exhibit, museum admission is $29.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors and college students, $22.95 for youth 11 to 17 and $19.95 for children 3 to 10. Kids 2 and under and active military get in free. Online orders add $2.50 per ticket.

Is the Diana exhibit included with admission?

Yes. Museum tickets from November 7, 2026 through May 31, 2027 include it. Reagan Foundation members, who normally get in free, pay a $13.95 special exhibit fee.

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?

The library strongly recommends it and expects advance sell-outs, so tickets at the door aren't guaranteed.

How long should I plan to stay?

The library suggests three to four hours to see all of its galleries and grounds.