Explore Museum
In our museum, explore exhibits about the Civil War and Lincoln’s presidency. View artifacts from the assassination conspiracy.
Field Trips
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Explore Museum
In our museum, explore exhibits about the Civil War and Lincoln’s presidency. View artifacts from the assassination conspiracy.
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Historic Theatre
Inside the historic theatre, see the President’s Box and learn about the night of the assassination.
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Petersen House
In the Petersen House, learn about who surrounded Lincoln during his final hours.
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Aftermath Exhibits
In the Aftermath Exhibits, you can see how the nation mourned Lincoln, follow the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and discover the lasting impact of Lincoln’s legacy.
Before You Visit Resources
Student Museum Guide
Resource
This guide is intended to get students thinking and talking about some of the things they will see at Ford’s. They might like to work with a partner and discuss these questions as they go through the Museum, Theatre, Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits.
Virtual Tour
Take an interactive virtual tour of Ford’s Theatre to explore exhibitions about the Lincoln assassination conspirators, the historic theatre and the Petersen House.
Video Series with a Historian
Follow Dr. Matthew Pinsker, Professor at Dickinson College, in this nine-part video series as he shows you around the museum, theatre, Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits. Learn more about the events of April 14, 1865, to prepare for your trip.
TEACHING LINCOLN'S ASSASSINATION & LEGACY
Lesson Plans
Explore the life, leadership, death and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through primary sources and ready to use lesson plans developed by our education department and master teachers.
For Teachers
Google Expeditions
Use Google Expeditions to take your students on virtual reality tours of significant sites around the world, including Ford’s Theatre.
Plan Your Visit
“I learned so much more there in one day than I would've in an entire week in a Social Studies project!”
