Accessibility

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Ford’s Theatre Historic Site welcomes all visitors with disabilities. We do our best to make art and history accessible to people with disabilities by removing barriers and offering different ways to experience our programs.

On your visit to Ford’s Theatre, you’ll explore the place where President Lincoln was assassinated, learn about the Civil War and Lincoln’s life, and experience exhibits that share his legacy.

You need timed entry tickets to visit Ford’s Theatre, Petersen House (the house where Lincoln died), and the exhibit spaces.

If you are attending a performance, see Ford’s Theatre Society’s accessibility page for more details.

A smiling man in a green jacket and a tan hat with a round brim holds open a glass door. — Park rangers and Ford's Theatre Society staff are on hand to answer questions and assist you throughout your visit.
NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Plan Your Visit

Explore our accessibility pages for details:

Sights and Sounds at Ford’s Theatre

The museum area, the theatre, and some parts of the aftermath exhibits have dim lighting and get crowded and loud during the busier spring and summer months.

Learn more about Ford’s For Me, a sensory-friendly museum program designed to create a welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.