Ford’s Theatre offers weekday student matinees, post-show discussions and tailored lessons to complement your curriculum. Our theatrical productions inspire audiences to become compassionate leaders in their own communities, empowering them to live out Lincoln’s principles and explore the American experience.

A limited number of free tickets are available to D.C. public schools, Title I schools, and schools that have 40 percent or more students eligible for FARMs. Schools located within the Capital Beltway may also qualify for free bus transportation. 

If you are outside of the Washington, D.C., area and interested in bringing students to a performance, you can reserve tickets through our Group Sales Office. 

Teachers receiving complimentary student matinee tickets are required to attend that show’s Teacher Preview Workshop and Performance. 

For our 2018-2019 theatrical season, all student matinee dates are fully booked with waiting lists. Please check back this summer for next year's season!