Audience Services
Daytime Visits
A visit to Ford’s Theatre traces the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, assassination and
legacy. Whether for a brief visit or for the full experience, Ford’s will deepen your appreciation
and understanding of America’s 16th President. Admission is free; advance tickets have a
convenience fee. The Ford’s Theatre campus includes:
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Museum: Learn about Lincoln’s presidency from his inauguration to his arrival at
Ford’s Theatre the night of April 14, 1865. See artifacts related to his presidency
and assassination.
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Theatre: Listen to a Park Ranger present the key facts of the assassination (offered
year-round) or watch One Destiny, a one-act play exploring Lincoln’s assassination
from the perspective of two men who were there (offered in spring and summer).
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Petersen House: Hear about Lincoln’s final moments.
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Center for Education and Leadership: See exhibits exploring the aftermath of the
assassination, the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s legacy.
Box Office Hours
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When there is an evening performance: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
When there is no evening performance: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When there is a History on Foot walking tour: 8:30 a.m. until the tour begins
Concessions and Gift Shop
Our shops carry books, apparel and memorabilia. The shops are open during the day and
before performances. You may also shop online by visiting www.fords.org.
Groups
Groups (15 or more) save on mainstage performance tickets, have priority access to the best
seats in the house and have flexible payment options. Contact
groups@fords.org or (202) 638-2367.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is offered in both the rear orchestra and the balcony sections.
A sign-interpreted performance of The Laramie Project is Thursday, October 17, at
7:30 p.m.
A captioned performance of The Laramie Project is Saturday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m.
Audio-described performances of The Laramie Project are Saturday, October 12, at
2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.
An audio-enhancement system is available for all performances. Devices are available
on a first-come basis. Please check with Visitor Services.
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