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    Ford's Theatre

    4.4 (599 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shubhi G.

    My friend and I were randomly walking around Washington, D.C. when we passed a sign that said "Abraham Lincoln died in this house" outside the Petersen House. You bet that the next day we showed up to see if we could tour it, and it was SUCH a blast. Ford's Theatre was incredible. I loved the exhibition, the walk down to the theater, and the narration in the corridor explaining what Lincoln and his assassin were each doing at the time. The park ranger talk was so fun to learn from. Getting to learn about history and actually be in the space always gives me goosebumps. Would 10/10 recommend.

    On the right is where Lincoln was shot
    Michael T.

    Ford's Theater was cemented in American history when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated there. Much of its historical character has been preserved and in fact they have a wonderful museum that is totally worth visiting on any trip to Washington DC. The theatre is actually owned by the National Park Service and is still a functioning theater to this day. So you can get tickets and watch a show there The museum is very interesting and has a lot of detailed information about the plot, execution, and aftermath of the assassination. They also have the actual gun that was used among other interesting artifacts. They also have a Junior Ranger badge so be sure to ask for it if you have kids! Overall five stars and a unique piece of American history.

    Jason B.

    I have to say, I was blown away by Ford Theatre....Now that the bad joke is out of the way I can get to the review. Our tour group is hitting all the sites in D.C. and so brought us here before our dinner at Hard Rock down the road. Historical for tragic reasons, seeing the site and the restored site next to it, its one of those few things that actually does hit you. A sitting president was shot here, and subsequently passed across the street. While not emotionally moving, you do feel the history.

    Amanda T.

    Ford's Theatre is a unique DC experience as both a historical museum and high quality theatre. I recently visited to watch A Christmas Carol. The production was amazing, I mean really well done. The cast performance, the sound, lighting and stage setup was all topnotch. I would definitely attend again. The museum is also well thought out and the displays are very informative to the history of the theatre building and Lincoln's presidency. Museum admission is included with the purchase of tickets to a theatre production. The theatre also partners with local non-profits on ticket sales for certain productions, which is a great way to give back to the surrounding communities. I can't wait to go back. Thank you!

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    Erica C.

    12/5/2025 - little snow. Great place. I wasn't on Yelp before but I am now. Very clean and organized inside. Down the street from the Hoover FBI building. Great history here! 5 stars.

    Johnny N.

    DC is wild because you can just take a free tour of the exact place where Abe Lincoln got his top picked back in 1865. The presidential suite where he was just enjoying a play sits there essentially untouched. You can't actually go in there, but you get a clear view of it from where the audience sat. There is a framed picture of George Washington in front of the suite, which I didn't really understand. I mean I'm a huge G-dub fan, but shouldn't they put a picture of Abe there? I'm sure there's a reason but come on... This doesn't really tie into this review at all, but there was an Abe Lincoln quote in the basement of Ford's Theatre that read "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues." Damn. Ain't that the truth. I'd never heard that one before, but I feel it in my soul. From now on, when someone expresses concern that I pack too many Zyns, I'm going to hit em with "You never heard that Abe Lincoln quote...?" Shoutout to Honest Abe man. What a guy. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Ann W.

    I was en route to the Air and Space Museum when I came across Ford's Theater, the site of President Lincoln's assassination. Since I've always had a penchant for history, I stopped in to learn more. The museum summarized the battles and policies that characterized the Lincoln administration. It also provided an hour-by-hour breakdown of President Lincoln's last day, as well as the activities of the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, on the same day. The exhibit concluded with a view of the theater balcony where President Lincoln and the First Lady sat, and where the president was assassinated. A park ranger was available to answer questions and provide more context about this historic event.

    Toya D.

    My friend and I enjoyed an artsy-fartsy day last weekend. ('Sister Act' = AMAZING = 10/10) Ford's Theatre is alnice historical venue in the heart of Penn Quarter in downtown DC. Spacious, great acoustics/sound, organized, and clean. Minus 1 star for the unbearably uncomfortable seats. Major issue for shows/events lasting 2+ hours. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

    Hunter S.

    This review leans more toward the historical tour and museum portion, though I do have a show there later this week (Mister Lincoln with Scott Bakula). First, historically: yes, this is "where" Lincoln was shot. Secondly, nothing is original about the building except the brick on the outside. Everything else is rebuilt/a reproduction. The museum has the basic history on Lincoln, the Civil War, his politics, his death. They do have some rare and interesting artifacts, including the derringer John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Lincoln, as well as his boot, which was cut open by Dr. Samuel Mudd after he somehow broke his ankle. They also have one of the bloodied pillows that held Lincoln's head as he died. My main issue with the museum is how crowded it was. They herd everyone downstairs first, before the theater itself opens, and because you have to walk down stairs, there's a huge bottleneck. So many people are admitted at a time, it's just so congested and hard to enjoy. I didn't spend much time downstairs. The info they present is pretty good . . . but I just couldn't stand that many people in a tiny space. The ranger talk was great. Our ranger was a super Lincoln nerd (even named his cat Lincoln). He was funny, knowledgable, engaging, and gave a great overview of the assassination, what led up to it, and the aftermath. As far as the theater, I got to see the setup for the play I'm seeing later this week. The rows are wide, with a lot of leg room. The seats are wide and comfortable, more comfortable than any seats I've had on Broadway. Not a bad view in the house, even up in the balcony. Entry is 3.50, which is mainly a convenience fee, and the audio guide was five bucks. Many tours include entry into the Petersen House across the street, where Lincoln died. Make sure you buy ahead of time, these sell out.

    Danny Y.

    A great museum self-guided tour. Very interesting and historic. Everyone should visit.

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    Clara W.

    Visited Ford's Theatre and museum on our recent DC trip. Love the experience of being able to actually sit in the theatre and see what it looked like when President Lincoln attended shows. Also highly appreciated seeing the house across the street where the President succumbed to his injuries. The history presented is almost overwhelming. It was fantastic for our history loving group.

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    Ask the Community - Ford's Theatre

    What type of concessions are sold in Fords Theater? Is it just candy?

    Hi Zoe! Food and drink are not allowed in the theatre, but small concessions such as nuts and candy are available in our gift shop.

    I'm a little confused. On the website it looks like you need to pay for tickets but many people in their reviews said it was free? Is it only free if you go in the same day first come first serve?how likely to get tickets that way?

    Tickets through the Parks/Recraction.org are basically free, but require a "processing fee" of $3.00. The museums in DC are pretty much free, but are extremely busy. They are all timed entry, and require tickets. I was just there for 2 weeks, and… Read more

    Trying to decide how much money to spend on seating, are the balcony seats in the back ok?

    While I only went for a tour, it honestly looked like any seat in the theatre would be a good seat. I sat in the balcony for part of the tour and on the main floor for the other part, it's a small theatre, you should be fine.

    Is there a bar in the theatre?

    If I recall correctly there really isn't any bar but they were selling concessions by the gift shop. Only bottled water is permitted in the theater itself.

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