Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Illinois, United States
5.0 (4.552 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Springfield Libraries • History Museums
So impressive!
In a stunning combination of scholarship and showmanship, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum immerses you in Lincoln's world and time. Journey from a rustic Indiana cabin to the Executive Mansion in the nation's capitol; follow the fate of America's 16th president and share the joys and sorrows of a family - and a nation. (Please be advised, while the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is open 7 days a week, the Presidential Library is only open on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.)
Address
212 N 6th St Northeast corner of 6th and Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62701-1004
Mobile
Website
http://www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 14:39
User Ratings
5.0 based on (4.552 reviews)
Reviews
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5Miriam 5:00 PM Dec 10, 2022
This is why we went to Springfield
The exhibits are imaginatively done and the docents were very, very helpful. December was obviously a great time to go, as there were absolutely no crowds. After we fed a meter for street parking, we learned that since Covid, the town has suspended charging for on-street parking. We had no problem finding parking. There is also a parking garage so it should be a problem for anyone. Walk a block to the Old Capitol - it's well worth it.
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5CarpeDiem0212 5:00 PM Sep 8, 2021
A Great Educational Experience at the Museum
My wife and I recently went to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library. We took advantage of the free parking offered by the museum and walked across the street to the museum. The museum was very good. We toured every area and learned much about the man, his family, career and what he accomplished as President. We especially liked the Journey 1 – Pre-Presidential Years and Journey 2 – The White House Years. These areas were very informative and educational. We also enjoyed the Union Theatre video – Lincoln’s Eyes and the Ghosts of the Library. It was all very good and well done. The library was open but we were not allowed to view anything unless we had special authorization which we did not have. It would have been nice if they had a display of some of their many Lincoln documents, photographs, and artifacts that they have stored there. Overall, it was a great educational experience. We highly recommend touring the museum first to learn more about this incredible President and then go to his home which is operated by the National Park Service. The museum sets the stage to learn even more about this amazing President at his Home.
