Vatican exhibit open to Sept. 11




Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and Art special exhibit has brought in record crowds to the Reagan Library. Since its opening March 13, museum attendance has been up 42 percent from the same time period last year.

The exhibit has been extended through Sun., Sept. 11 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.

Weekend hours have also been expanded from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 11. Weekday hours remain the same from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Over 232,000 people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have viewed the exhibit.

The Reagan Library is the exclusive West Coast destination of Vatican Splendors. This 10,000-square-foot exhibition comprises one of the largest Vatican collections ever to tour the United States.

This collection of historical and religious objects, some of which date to the first century, includes art by Michelangelo, Bernini and Guercino.

Other objects include venerated remains (bone fragments) of Sts. Peter and Paul, artifacts discovered at the tombs of Sts. Peter and Paul, and historical objects from the modern and ancient basilicas of St. Peter’s in Rome.

The final piece in the tour is a touchable cast of the hand of St. John Paul II.

Due to the large crowds, the public is encouraged to book tickets in advance at www.reaganlibrary.com/tickets.

Visit www.reaganlibrary.com/vaticansplendors for more information about the exhibit.



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