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What to expect on your trip to Lincoln's Home
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Planning a trip to Lincoln's Home in Springfield, Illinois, and not sure what to expect? We've got you covered! Visitors will get a glimpse into Lincoln’s life as a family man, as well as explore his rise as a successful lawyer and politician through the context of the Lincoln Home.
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Head to the Visitor's center to grab your free tour ticket
426 S 7th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission to tour the house is free, but tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and often fill up quickly. Each tour is limited to 15 individuals. Pick up a ticket inside the Lincoln Home Visitor Center for the 20-25 minute tour of the home. The first tour of the day begins at 9 AM, with the last tour beginning at 4:30 PM.
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Grab a souvenir at the gift shop
426 S 7th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Magnets, keychains, t-shirts, top hats, and more can all be found inside the Lincoln Home Visitor's Center giftshop! The perfect place to browse while waiting for your tour.
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Tour time
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tours of this national treasure are conducted by National Park Service Rangers.
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Experience what it would have been like to be a guest at the Lincoln's Home
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Highlights of the tour shown here include the Formal Parlor and the Dining Room, located on the first floor. These rooms were mainly used by the Lincoln's for entertaining.
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Visitor's will also get an inside look at the more private rooms of the home
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visitor's will get a chance to view the rooms mainly reserved for use of the family, such as the Sitting Room, Abraham Lincoln's Bedroom, Mary Lincoln's Bedroom, the kitchen, and more.
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The Park has more to offer than just Lincoln's Home
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln as you explore the area surrounding his home of seventeen years. As you take a self-guided stroll through the park, you will find outdoor exhibits introducing Mr. Lincoln's neighbors and what daily life was like in 1860's Springfield.
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Explore The Dean House Exhibit
441 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
The Dean House Exhibit, What a Pleasant Home Abe Lincoln Has, focuses on Lincoln, the Lincoln Home, and the Lincoln family's life in Springfield.
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Swipe up to plan your visit today!
413 S 8th St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nothing compares to seeing the only home ever owned by our beloved, 16th president, in person. Check out our website to plan a trip to Springfield, Illinois, today!