During Spring Break we got a chance to visit the brand new "Genghis Khan Exhibit" at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The museum contains much iconography celebrating the Reagan presidency and earlier life as a sportscaster, screen actor and Governor of California. Even without special exhibits at the museum, the permanent exhibits does impress.
You will get a chance to visit a replica of Reagan's White House Oval Office, the Air Force One Boeing 707 aircraft used by Reagan and a section of the Berlin Wall commemorates Reagan's "Mr. Gorbachov, Tear down this wall!" quote. Plus you will be able to visit both the President and Mrs. Reagan gravesite as well.
However, every year the Presidential Library and Museum will bring in new exhibits that will draw you back to this amazing place. Last year was the Titanic Exhibit and this year the Genghis Khan exhibit. Many know Genghis Khan as the bloodthirsty barbarian But, to my surprise, he was a great warrior, ruler and innovator. He endorsed religious freedom, created the concept of passports and instituted the first postal system. In this exhibit, you will learn about the Mongol lifestyle as a Nomad, a history of Genghis Khan empire, and many historical artifacts from his era.
Genghis Khan's united the Mongol nation which formed the largest land empire ever known. Its mass conquered territory expand from China to Turkey.
A wise statesman, Genghis also founded Mongolian-style democracy. His government left many long-lasting legacies, including literacy, religious freedom, a system of laws called the Yasa code, a messenger service by horse and passports - to facilitate communication, passage, and trade and councils of leaders.
Not only was his conquest successful, he learned and adopted many weaponry and technologies from the Chinese, Persians, and Arabs. 
The Mongol warriors were great horsemen. The warrior's skill in shooting its arrows while galloping horse made it lethal. His saddle had a snug fit that supported him as he turned and fired behind, or he could fire while standing on the flat stirrups. They each wore lightweight armor which made it easy for them to maneuver in battles.
You can see some of the items here from the exhibit:
Along with a full array of Mongolian artifacts of the era, you will also get a presentation of Mongolian music and dance. Throughout the day, you will witness different shows at this exhibit. 
Visitors will also experience the exhibition through the eyes of a Mongolian resident, receiving a civilian identity card at the beginning of their journey. From warrior to spy to the princess, follow this character’s life throughout the rise of the great Mongol Empire.
In this exhibit you will:
• Discover the daily life of a nomad on the high plateaus of Central Asia and learn about the outcast Genghis Khan’s earliest struggles.
• Learn how the young, charismatic Genghis Khan united warring tribes in order to form an unrivaled cavalry. Explore the equestrian culture and innovations in weaponry Genghis Khan mastered to conquer three times more land than any Empire in history.
• Enter the recreation of Karakorum, the walled city, which became the capital of the Mongolian Empire after Genghis Khan’s son inherited the kingdom. See how life changed for Mongols once they had vanquished all of their enemies, and arts and diverse religions and cultures flourished as the need for war subsided.
• Enter the sumptuous Chinese palace of Xanadu, the center of the Empire of Genghis’s grandson, Kublai, who united China for the first time.
• Explore the vital trade route along the Silk Road which enabled the exchange of both goods and ideas between cultures.
• Trace the influence of Genghis Khan in images of modern Mongolian life.
Curated and developed by dinosaur expert Don Lessem, the exhibition features more than 200 spectacular objects on display, including rare and sophisticated weapons, costumes, jewels, ornaments, instruments and numerous other fascinating relics and elaborate artifacts from 13th-century Mongolia. The exhibition features loans by private collectors from Mongolia, Azerbaijian and the United States.
This exhibit was both entertaining and educational. I would come early so you get enough time to visit the rest of the museum. This exhibit will be at the Presidential Library and Museum for a short period of time.
The Reagan Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, California. Public hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Museum is only closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. For Museum Admission fees, please visit www.reaganlibrary.com. As large crowds are expected to view the exhibition, pre-purchased timed-entry tickets are recommended by visiting www.reaganlibrary.com/tickets. For more information, call (800) 410.8354 or visit www.reaganlibrary.com/khan.
*Tickets was provided to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.
