Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Lincoln Memorial Shrine

    4.8 (46 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

    Lincoln Memorial Shrine Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Lincoln Memorial Shrine

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Eslai G.

    Wonderful experience. The slavery section was very sobering and made me cry. It was beautifully honoring. Everyone should visit to get a sense of the reality and tragedy that it really was. The Lincoln section was impressive. Lots of information. They also have so much memorabilia and artifacts. I loved the little store too. They have some fun trinkets. My kids got a cool cannon pencil sharpener. We had fun with the morse code machine. The place is beautiful and well taken care of. Really honors the memories of the past.

    Jo S.

    Great museum to check out in downtown Redlands dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. Why here? Because its founder, Robert Watchorn, a wealthy man of this area was a great admirer of the President. By visiting this free museum, you learn about Lincoln, his life and legacy (there are many interesting personal objects on display) and also about Redlands area and its history. This is a nice activity if you have 30-50 minutes at your disposal and need an acitivity on the education side. The museum is closed on Mondays, otherwise open every day from 1 pm to 5 pm. I loved the exterior of the building, very elegant and classy. The interior is nice, well preserved and decorated. Very nice staff. The place isn't big, but it is full of information and great memorabilia, you'll surely learn something about the Civil War era and not only before leaving here. Lincoln Memorial is easy to find, right next to the Public Library. It is worth a visit!

    Ann T.

    Great free museum exhibit ! Truly a testament to Lincoln's history and legacy. There's a lot of interesting and in depth information, artifacts, photos from the Civil War, sculptures, a library, a small gift shop, and even interactive exhibits (photo with Mr. Lincoln & the telegraph machine). Definitely worth a stop if you haven't been and you're in the area.

    I had no idea this was behind the library! The exterior of the building has writing on the walls and there is a fountain in front. Once you enter you can't help but notice the ceiling! Impressive! The shrine is small but there is more than enough to see. A slavery exhibit space to the right and a Lincoln exhibit to the left. I appreciated the timeline on the wall. Great place to visit if you are in Redlands.

    Wayne S.

    The beautiful Lincoln Memorial Shrine, located in Redlands,California. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine was the philanthropic work of Robert Watchorn in memory of his son Ewart who lost his life fighting in battle for The United States of America during World War l. Mr Watchorn admired President Abraham Lincoln and said of Lincoln "He is one of the finest spirits that came into the world...and he turned the currents of freedom into the souls of millions of people" The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is a stunning location to experience and explore Mr Lincoln and civil war history! . . . . . #lincolnmemorialshrine #abrahamlincoln #redlandscalifornia #robertwatchorn #ewartwatchorn #lincolnmemorial #familyfriendly #greatpresident #worldwar1 #seetheusa #waynesalvatti #ricohthetaz1 #360photography #family #godisgood #biolacollege #unionrescuemission #bibleinstituteoflosangeles #ptgui #ricohthetaz360 #vinestreet #civilwar

    Christopher H.

    Redlands, California An interesting hidden gem in... of all places... Redlands. This small museum has many artifacts and is a museum opposed to some shrine where people are idolized. Artifacts are periodically moved/replaced due to space. The curators mentioned they have twice as much stuff but can't lay them all out properly. President Lincoln had many memorable quotes and you can see them on the ceiling throughout the exhibit. There are sections dedicated to his upbringing, career, education, failures, goal of emancipation that began before his political career and so on. I am surprised they didn't have any section dedicated to why or how he was murdered. Warning: Some pictures taken might be offensive. Access/Roads: A Paved near DT Redlands. Parking: A Plenty with a private lot. Distance: A About 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Costs: A Free i would like to return when they change exhibits to see more of what they have to offer. It's still a sight to behold for any historian and civil war buff. There isn't much dedicated to ethnic freedoms and all that and that's ok. We have plenty museums around the country that focus on solely civil rights. Safe travelings.

    Timeline
    Tameka L.

    Located in Redlands Smiley Park . I found free parking nearby and it was free to enter, donations welcome .There were lots of interesting artifacts.They covered Lincoln's life from his beginnings to his time in office. One of the museum's friendly docents greeted me and unobtrusively gave me more information. It was nice to learn that the displays aren't static making it a different museum experience each time. Depending on how much you observe it took about 45 minutes to an hour to see everything.There were photo opportunities throughout the museum. A Norman Rockwell painting was on display . Many of the artifacts are one of a kind like an actual surviving biscuit over 100 years old (Civil war MRE meal for those that know )that was part of a soldier's provisions . My new Lincoln fact: The summation of Lincoln's education was the equivalent of one semester. Beyond that he was self taught . Lincoln had a good memory and could quote both the Bible and Shakespeare. Good for kids around 8 and up and adults alike .

    The Lincoln Memorial Shrine offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the life and times of our 16th president. The exhibits are attractively displayed, and are provided with sufficient supporting information to put the artifacts into proper historical context. As a plus, it is located in a lovely little park. We are looking forward to our next visit in the near future.

    See all

    8 months ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 3
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jo S.
    666
    2376
    15211

    3 years ago

    Helpful 14
    Thanks 0
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0
    Photo of KimberLee M.
    117
    102
    163

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 0
    Love this 18
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark N.
    159
    142
    82

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Linda Y.
    0
    407
    10579

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wayne S.
    292
    748
    11843

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jan K.
    277
    717
    2033

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bernie L.
    1922
    141
    302

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David C.
    316
    1041
    2352

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alan K.
    3
    75
    29

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jennifer A.
    179
    288
    290

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Phantom A.
    19
    260
    838

    12 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Charley C.
    1107
    3097
    4318

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Katie L.
    199
    52
    1

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gretchen L.
    638
    204
    117

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maria R.
    19
    352
    3

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Lincoln Memorial Shrine

    Review Highlights - Lincoln Memorial Shrine

    An extensive collection of books, artifacts, photographs and more, pertaining to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

    Mentioned in 19 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Landmarks & Historical Buildings 404 times last month within 5 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum - Outback by the tracks

    San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum

    4.6(16 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum is such an incredible local gem and I'm really glad…read moreI made the time to visit. The hours are limited, so it does take a little planning, but it's absolutely worth it. The exhibits are packed with interesting local history and fascinating artifacts that give real context to the area. The building itself is beautiful and adds so much character to the experience. It's a great stop if you enjoy learning about the past and discovering places that feel quietly special.

    The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum located at the 1918 historic Santa Fe Depot and…read moreMetrolink Rail Station is an excellent experience for train and transportation lovers of all ages! This great museum,dedicated as a historic landmark,immerses it's visitors in an educational and informative experience of the Inland Empires rail history!Great for young and old alike,family's and historians of trains,rail and transportation! They feature a well curated variety of displays,rail memorabilia,mechanical items and a great gift store to bring memories of your visit home with you! Convenient parking,family friendly and you can pick up snack and beverage at Snack Shop inside the historic rail depot next door. A great experience! Check for current times and days of operation for your next visit to The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum.

    Photos
    San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum
    San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum - Gas Lamp

    Gas Lamp

    San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum - Lots of trains passing through! It was fun waving at them :)

    See all

    Lots of trains passing through! It was fun waving at them :)

    Lincoln Memorial Shrine - landmarks - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...