We booked a tour in advance (if available you can get tickets day of for free) for Saturday at 10:30 but showed up early and were able to get our tickets switched. The theater itself is only open for morning tours so keep this in mind when planning a trip! My partner is a huge history buff and really enjoyed the museum and informational aspects of the tour.

A self-guided tour of museum, theater, Peterson House, etc. More interesting than I thought it would be. You must take a morning tour if you want to see the actual Theater, which is the best part. Lincoln book tower is recreated, but indicative of all the books written about him. I think this tower of “books” is 3-4 stories tall. Amazing that so much has been written about Lincoln.

What a great museum. SO many artifacts. My son could have spent all day. The staff is knowledgeable. My son loved talking to him. His favorite story was learning that John Wilkes Booth was Lincolns favorite actor. We learned that Lincoln actually requested to speak and meet Booth, but Booth refused. We will return.

I was disappointed to know that the theatre was rebuilt after a collapse in the 19th century, after having been gutted for Army use before that...so you're not really looking at where it all happened, but a recreation inside the shell of the building. Also, the museum in the basement is a bit difficult to navegate but the main issue is that it's so dim much of the material is almost impossible to read. The reason I give the whole shebang four stars instead of fewer is that the Petersen House across the street is indeed worth the visit. It's original (even if the furnishings are reproductions) and the attached museum is clear, easy to follow and well-lit, and the Lincoln book tower alone is something to see. I also learned things I didn't know in the Petersen House, whereas most of what was presented (that was well-lit enough to read) in the theater museum is pretty well known, especially if you've visited Gettysburg, Antietam or other Civil War or Lincoln-related sites. If you go make sure you don't neglect visiting the Petersen House.

we thought it was a well done tour and would recommend. They seemed to pace groups of people fairly well to keep the size manageable. Well maintained and organized. Don't miss the Peterson House across the street and included in your admission.

More than a memorial to a late president, the theater gives a susbstantial glimpse into the person as well as the events that shaped his presidency. Learned a lot never knew about Lincoln. Self-guided tour ends with a walk into the balcony seating where one can see (but not visit) the Presidential box. Recommended

We learned so much from visiting Ford's Theater and the Petersen House where Lincoln was taken after being shot. The museums tell the story of the events before, during and after, and has artifacts that make history come alive. The Park Ranger in the Petersen House was very knowledgeable and provided information about the night that Lincoln was shot. It is well-worth the small charge ($3.50 each). Check their website CALENDAR to insure that you will be going at a time when you will be able to see the theater since it is a working theater that may be closed if there is a play/event scheduled. Elevators make this handicapped accessible.

Arrive, get your tickets scanned, and explore the museum. Wheelchairs available upon request. There is a gift shop located in the lobby. Museum is laid out so you follow history in a linear fashion. Decent amount to read, with a few videos here and there. Small number of artifacts on display, including the gun that killed Lincoln. Following the museum, enter into the theater itself, where a Park Ranger or docent can answer questions. See the booth where Lincoln was shot. Then, head across the street for more of the museum, a second gift shop, and of course the house where Lincoln died. Parking can be a challenge. There is street parking in the surrounding streets, though can be hard to find and not free. There are also parking garages (also not free). Recommended!

It's actually quite amazing that this is still an operational theater. It is well preserved and it's beyond humbling to stand there and imagine the event that took place there. It can be tight, so it's nice they limit group size, but that means you have to plan ahead to get tickets. It's worth it.

It was so interesting to get to see the theater and hear the ranger tell us the story about the event and immediate aftermath. The ranger mentioned something that I took for granted (What if Lincoln got to finish his 2nd term?) until I was in the national portrait gallery and read about the president who succeeded Lincoln. What would have happened during Reconstruction if Lincoln was our leader? The museum was okay - lots of artifacts were missing.