Abraham Lincoln Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum    

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a single institution devoted to the mission of preserving President Lincoln’s legacy and sharing it with the world. The library building houses …
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a single institution devoted to the mission of preserving President Lincoln’s legacy and sharing it with the world. The library building houses millions of documents, photographs and artifacts. This is where our experts track down new Lincoln material, repair and preserve old material, and share their knowledge. Meanwhile, the museum tells Lincoln’s story through state-of-the-art full-immersion exhibits, special effects theaters, and displays of original artifacts. Special exhibits rotate regularly on a range of fascinating topics.

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Jul 8, 2024
There are very few artifacts. The “museum” does a good job telling the story of Lincoln’s life with words, reproductions, model figures, and video. It teaches a lot. But actual objects from Lincoln’s… Full review by Girlhistorian
Jun 26, 2024
Visited this Presidential Library while on a roadtrip. Friendly staff members and very welcoming. Everyrhing you want to know about Abe Lincoln, this is the place to go. Full review by Jean-Francois L
Jun 12, 2024
My wife and I visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, shortly after it opened in 2004, then returned to visit the museum after it opened a year later. Since then, w… Full review by Taylor B
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Opened:2005
Architect:HOK

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Is this part of the Passport of Presidential Library and Museum?
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I do not know. We just went to the Museum. It was great.
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what to do with our small dogs while in the museum
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Not sure about the dogs. You should call the museum and ask. Hope you enjoyed the museum.
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Answer by ANA D · Jul 28, 2021
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We are traveling through is there parking for a long travel trailer and RV?
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It was located in the downtown area Your busses were able to park I’d call
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How much of a discount do Time Travelers members get? The website just says discounted admission.
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The current discount is only $2 off adult admissions, no discount for children. It used to be 50% off but they told me the policy changed within the last few months. You can also get $2 …
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The current discount is only $2 off adult admissions, no discount for children. It used to be 50% off but they told me the policy changed within the last few months. You can also get $2 off coupons pretty easily online to print, so this Time Travelers benefit is pointless.
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Is it very busy on President's Day?
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It sure is!!!
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