Ford's Theater

Ford's Theater holds a special place in the history of the United States. It was the site where President Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865. The theater was re-opened in 1968 and is one of the most visited sites in Washington DC.

The mission of the theater is to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and explore the American experience through theater education. The theatre works to present high quality historic and cultural experiences to the visitors of the theater, and to promote the ideals of leadership, humanity and wisdom that was inspired by Abraham Lincoln.

The museum in the theater combines a collection of historic artifacts with interactive exhibits which tell the story of Lincoln's presidency. There are also videos with three-dimensional figures that make visitors feel like they are being transported to 19th Century Washington. Exhibits also showcase the Presidential cabinet and what life was like in the Lincoln White House.

The Ford's Theater recently acquired a new lobby that provides visitors with an exciting ways for visitors enter the theatre. The lobby contains an indoor box office, accessible bathrooms, a concession area and information about the site. The lobby also provides access to the mezzanine, to the underground car park and an entrance to the basement museum.