Ford's Theatre
The theater where President Lincoln was shot in 1865 still stages plays. Visitors can see the presidential box, a museum, and the Petersen House across the street, where Lincoln died.
On April 14, 1865, Lincoln was shot by Booth while watching a play here, and he died the next morning in the Petersen House across the street. Visits include the underground museum, which displays the Derringer pistol used in the assassination, the theater lobby and presidential box, the Petersen House, and an exhibit center covering the aftermath of the assassination. Timed passes must be reserved, with a fee of about $3 to $4, and the site may close early on days with performances or rehearsals. It is about a 5-minute walk from Metro Center or Gallery Place stations.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- National Archives Museum
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of American History
- National Gallery of Art
- Freer Gallery of Art
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- National Air and Space Museum