Open daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM
From $5.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
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On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.
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Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Ford's Theatre National Historic Site page on nps.gov
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.
(March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees
(June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees
(September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees
(December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$5.00Make your reservation on the Ford's Theatre Society website at the link below. The reservation includes a self-guided tour through the museum, Petersen House (the house where Lincoln died), and Aftermath exhibits. Because Ford's Theatre is an active theatre, some tours or tour elements may occasionally be unavailable. Free, same-day tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Ford's Theatre box office; supplies are limited.
Theatre Hours
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is generally open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The box office opens daily at 8:30 a.m. for tickets and reservations. As Ford's is a working theatre, parts of the site, especially the theatre, may be closed or operating with modified hours. For the daily schedule of what is open, what can be included in your visit, and what tickets are available, please visit the Ford's Theatre Society calendar webpage.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Ford's Theatre National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
