Ford's Theatre

How can anyone go and not want to weep? Fantastic park rangers.

We have visited Ford’s theatre a few times now and I always find something new to see there. Each of the park rangers give a fun and unique talk in t.. Read more »he theater, try and catch that if you can. It is also geared with stuff for kids and adults.

LOVELY! The staff and park rangers are so friendly and informative. This is one of the more lesser known things to do in DC and I highly recommend. .. Read more »They have awesome artifacts and the theater is a great visit. I recommend buying your tickets ahead of time (which are remarkably cheap). Across the street is the Lincoln book tower thats easy to miss.

For $3, it's a very fair bargain. The museum below the theater has nice exhibits and it's interesting to see the theater. You should know, though, tha.. Read more »t almost everything (and possibly everything) you see in the theater is a reproduction, made well after President Lincoln was shot here. Let's say (and hope) it's a faithful replica.

Great museum and historic site. The staff was very helpful and they took lots of COVID precautions. They only let people in with advanced tickets on t.. Read more »he hour and they only let you in 45 min.! That was not enough time to go through I thought. They should let people stream through all day instead of forcing them through super fast in big groups.

The museum and inside was closed, but still interesting seeing the outside and the house across the street where President Lincoln died.

Had a great time watching "My American Cousin", really great play. During the showing some lady screamed from a booth above me, and I heard a gunshot .. Read more »sound, but didn't see a prop on stage. Just saying the backstage workers shouldn't use sound affects when not appropriate. 3/5 experience.

amazing sad it was close

Been there twice every time I go to Washington I’ll probably visit

Neat museum

I feel sorry for Abraham Lincoln in Ford's Theatre of 1865.

Well preserved piece of history. Sad day in time, but such a well explained historical account. Covers history before, during, and after the assassina.. Read more »tion. If you have time, do the audio tour. Much, much more information, will narrated.

If you are into history involving Abraham Lincoln, this location has to be on your bucket list. We were not there for a performance; however, we did.. Read more » go for the tour and just loved the information and history that was presented. Be prepared to spend some time here as there is a museum in the basement, and you can go across the street to the Petersen House as well. We did a full review on our blog site and YouTube channel.

Cool historic site! Good museum, not very large, but still a good time. Exhibits walk you through the entirety of Lincoln's presidency including the c.. Read more »ivil war and his assassination. There were quite a few historic items too. I also got the audio tour which does a good job of explaining each of the stops throughout the museum. Also make sure to stop across the street to finish up the tour and see the house where Lincoln was brought after being shot and ultimately died.