Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

This was such a fun experience! I haven't been here since I came with a field trip. Today I got today take my children through the museum and share those experiences and memories with them. Our kids are 9 and 11 and both found the museum and theatres very entertaining and educational. We really enjoyed how Lincoln is portrayed as a real human with flaws, as opposed to just "the legend". My only critique is the Cafe. There was little to no selection for food ,( I think it was just hot dogs, chilli for dogs, and pulled pork?) Only throwing that in for parents with young kids who are picky. We also visited on a Thursday morning, so that may have played a part? Either way, it was an amazing experience, highly recommend checking this out! There was a traveling experience for you've kids(10 and under), and we didn't check that out since both kids couldn't go in.

This is a must do for everyone! The museum covers his life from his childhood to his presidency. You get to walk through a replica of his childhood one room cabin as well as replicas of the White House. The 3D show was great. There is tons of information and relics of the Lincoln family. I highly recommend this for everyone to enjoy!

This museum was absolutely fantastic!! I was so impressed with the realistic exhibits. It was so informative. Very clean. The technology was amazing. The Ghosts show was just incredible. The people who worked here were kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant was clean. The gift shop was very large with a wide variety of souvenirs from which to choose. We came on a school field trip and had a wonderful time.

The Abe Lincoln Museum is really remarkable. So many exhibits and each with detailed plaques of information. There is two different theaters which have shows running all day which I highly recommend checking out. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the gift shop is full of unique items. This museum is my go to place just to be reminded of history or anytime I need some inspiration for a paper or book I am working on. I also recommend reading each exhibit and soaking in everything instead of just quickly walking through.

Loved it. Have always been a fan of President Lincoln (how could you not be?), but was super cool to see and read about his life and his presidency. In particular, I enjoyed seeing a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address! 100% would recommend stopping by when in the area!

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum was surprisingly very interesting. They had a couple of interactive theaters that lasted around 15-17 minutes each. An exhibit of how they thought Abraham was raised. That exhibit has a fun scavanger hunt. They have an exhibit of different presidents and their history. And, of course, the political life of Abraham Lincoln all of the way to his assassination.
I would suggest calling ahead if you would like a group tour. Otherwise, you are welcome to walk in and pay. They don't allow food, drink, or gum.
I would say to take a good 4 hours here soaking it all in. They do have a gift shop with interesting little things to buy like huckleberry syrup.

It’s one of the best museum in town. We learn so much and had a one to one guidance with rich information about the president life, from his birth,his childhood, his manhood, his personal learning and self education, his family, his stressful but always forwarding life as a son, husband, father, lawyer and president. I feel impressed for his humbleness in every stage of his life

We’ve been to a lot of museums all over the world and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is one of the best! Educational, interactive, and incredibly well-curated… great for older kids and adults!

A first-class history museum. Immersive coverage of an iconic personality and epic subject. Some great "Disney World-level" effects in the presentations. Thoroughly enjoyable for visitors of all ages. Hat's off to the pleasant and helpful staff. Visit Sunday for less of a crowd.

Every American should visit this museum. Very impressive and well presented. Employees are very professional and will guide you. The movies or shows are narrative.

At first I was hesitated to pay the ticket, but it definitely worth the price to visit! The theater's shows are all AMAZING. The holovision makes it so interactive to watch, and the storytelling is so touching. I teared up with a few moments when they show about Lincoln's life.
After entering the museum, the central common areas makes it feel like not much there, but it's like a magic after you enter each room it has much inside to show you.
Great museum!

Outstanding museum. I only went for my son but I am SO glad I did. This museum was incredible! I learned SO much about Abraham Lincoln. The museum did a great job. I loved it so much- I will be back. Excellent details of Abraham life & what he went through to accomplish so much.

It was great! We have a homeschool program with 20 kids and everyone was great! So much to look at and learn. Everything is so life like and the tour guides were so nice.

This is one of my favorite museums! I love it! I love it! It's so interactive and takes you right in! I visit this place about two times a year!

I pray that they continue to up the exhibits and get more creative. I mean the shows in the theater and the ghost library...AMAZING!!!! These people were smart to have Disney be apart of the project. Amazing! Amazing. I'd recommend this museum to everyone. It is like none other. It is totally unique, amazing, and makes you feel you are in the 1800s with Lincoln and you feel his spirit and those who were alive spirit too.

There's no better place to learn about the life of Abe Lincoln than at this museum.

I would recommend it for families or school groups. Personally, the ideal minimum age is probably around 10+ as getting the most out of each exhibit requires patience and reading. My boys are a bit younger and it was tough for them to stay focused till the end.

Any weather conditions are fine because the museum is entirely indoors. It was pouring rain during our visit; the staff was kind enough to offer plastic bags to house each of our wet umbrellas.

Don't bother bringing food or drinks in. They won't allow them, but if you forget you can rent a locker for a quarter.

You should allocate 3-4 hours of time here in order to enjoy each exhibit and both theatre shows.

Keep an eye out for the Abe Lincoln impersonator that will occasionally pop out and roam around. He's happy to greet you and discuss anything from his life, including his wrestling career!!

You won't regret your visit here.

The Lincoln Museum is world-class! We've got a membership for our family, and it has proved to be worth it. It's the spot to go with out-of-town guests.

Knowledgeable volunteers are posted strategically throughout the Museum and are ready and willing to share about Abe.

The parking garage is a short walk across the street and is free to use. There's a coat room with lockers, strollers for kids, and a really nice gift shop.

There's two spaces that house rotating exhibits, so things stay fresh from year to year.

Can't recommend it enough!

Really nice museum. It has a ton of stuff to look at, very well presented. You will learn things you never knew. Covers Lincoln’s life from his childhood to his death. There are a couple shows that are worth a watch, too. Kids and history buffs alike will enjoy this.

This presidential museum blew my mind! What an unusual and fascinating place. Detailed and amazing dioramas of Lincoln's life from childhood on, beautifully done. Each section is powerful and thought provoking. I really enjoyed the one from Lincoln's office (and his rambunctious sons) overall I was moved emotionally. So much information and you learn it all by experience and involvement. I can truly say I am not the same person I was before I visited.
Highly recommended!

Truly enjoyed this place. I love to learn about Lincoln and seeing some of his personal artifacts was special. It was well worth the time. The 2 videos are good. Allow at least 2 hours but if you like to read the information with the artifacts like I do, expect longer.

Love it. Learned more with each visit. Well done. Abe would be proud!