• Interior Water Color of Ford's Theatre

    Ford's Theatre

    National Historic Site District of Columbia

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  • Ford's Theatre will be closed on the following dates.

    The Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Museum, Theatre, Petersen House and Center for Education and Leadership, will be closed on the following dates: June 2, 2013; and June 5, 2013. Only the Petersen House will be open May 28 through June 1, 2013.

Operating Hours & Seasons

In general, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is open every day except for Thanksgiving Day and December 25, however, Ford's Theatre is an active theatre, and there are times when the site is closed for matinees, rehearsals and special events. in most cases the Petersen House will remain open even if the theatre is closed.

Hours:

Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Box Office is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. In the event of evening performances, the Box Office will remain open until 8 pm. In the event of an evening History on Foot walking tour, the Box Office will remain open until the tour begins.

The Petersen House

The Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) is open for tours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.

Admission into the Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is free, but a ticket is required. For Ticketing information please go here.

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