Where the story began
Walk the Eureka years that launched a president — the artifacts, the places, and the campus that started it all.
The largest Reagan collection outside Simi Valley
Right where he started — 10,000+ items telling the launching-pad story.
Explore the artifacts
Tap any artifact to view it full screen.
Every piece, digitized — browse the full Reagan collection archive.
A quiet place that ties Eureka to the world
A section of the Berlin Wall and a bronze bust of Ronald Reagan, Class of 1932, stand at the center of the garden. It is a quiet corner of campus that connects his student years to the world stage.
A visit is where the spark starts
Schedule your school group tour. Call to schedule at (309) 467-6475 or email at cchapman@eureka.edu.
Always something new
The Museum screens Ronald Reagan’s films on campus, from his 1937 screen debut onward. Every ticket supports the collection.
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“Love Is on the Air”
- Date
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time
- Doors open 1:30 p.m. Film starts 2:30 p.m.
- Cost
- $5 All proceeds support the Ronald Reagan Museum.
- Location
- Becker Auditorium Donald B. Cerf Center, Eureka College
300 E. College Ave., Eureka, IL 61530
Plan your visit
Free admission · self-guided & group tours · open year-round.
Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekends by appointment
Location
Donald B. Cerf Center, Eureka College
300 E. College Ave., Eureka, IL 61530
Contact
Cassandra Chapman
Museum Curator and Reagan Archivist
(309) 467-6475
cchapman@eureka.edu
Look inside the museum from anywhere
Step inside the Ronald Reagan Museum at Eureka College — home to the second most extensive collection of personal items Reagan donated outside his Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The tour follows him from his humble beginnings, through his Eureka College years, to his passing in 2004. Then listen to speeches he gave here at Eureka and watch videos of notable visitors and stories about the College and Reagan.
The legacy runs through all three.
