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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Theater Spectaculars | Special Galleries | Amenities | Admission | Hours


Theater Spectaculars (photo)

Lincoln's Eyes is a multi-screen, multi-layered special effects presentation that surrounds the visitor with action on three sides.

Ghosts of the Library is a spectacular production that combines live actors and Holavision technology to send visitors on an exciting journey of discovery into the heart of the Presidential library's archives.



(photo)Special Galleries

Mrs. Lincoln's Attic lets kids of all ages dress up and play the games that diverted Tad and Willie Lincoln. You can even explore a giant dollhouse recreating Lincoln's own Springfield home.

In the Treasures Gallery, you can see priceless artifacts, including one of five existing copies of The Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's own hand.

The Illinois Gallery is home to a rich menu of world-class changing exhibits on American history and the colorful panorama of Illinois.


Upcoming Exhibits

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Temporary Exhibits

Click here to view current and upcoming exhibits at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum www.presidentlincoln.org

The Flames Caught Us: Cherry Mine 1909



Amenities

Be sure to check out the Museum Store, where you'll find an assortment of unique, hand-crafted gifts, as well as books, jewelry, reproduction furniture, videos and educational items. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase helps support educational and other Library and Museum programs.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum welcomes SUBWAY® as our dine-in restaurant. In-house dining is available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Due to limited seating, it is not possible for us to reserve space for groups. However, if you would like to plan a pre-ordered bag lunch for your group, please call SUBWAY® at (217) 523-2247.



Museum Admission: Effective July 1, 2010

  • Age 16-61 $12.00
  • Senior (62 and Up) $9.00
  • Military and Students (ID Required) $9.00
  • Children (Age 5-15) $6.00
  • Children (Under 5) Free
  • LIBRARY: FREE

 



Museum Hours

  • Seven days a week: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    (Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day)

Last museum admission at 4:00 p.m. daily.

For more information about the library and museum, click here.
Or, call 1-800-610-2094 or 217-782-5764.

Library Hours

  • PUBLIC AND RESEARCH HOURS - MONDAY - FRIDAY - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SATURDAY - CLOSED
  • SUNDAY – CLOSED


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