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Washington, DC: Ford's Theatre Museum - Lincoln Assassinationabilia

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Address:
511 10th St. NW, Washington, DC
Directions:
In the downtown museum district. On the east side of 10th St. NW, between E and F Sts. Next to Ford's Theatre, which is where the assassination took place. Tickets required in advance.
Hours:
Daily 9-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
202-347-4833
Admission:
Adults $3.75, or $9.75 w/audio tour.
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Ford's Theatre Museum - Lincoln Assassinationabilia

Exhibits include the murder weapon and Abe Lincoln's coat of death. In addition, visitors can tour the theater itself, and, across the street, the "House Where Lincoln Died."

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Assassin's pistol.

Ford's Theatre Museum - Lincoln Assassinationabilia

It costs $3 per ticket to reserve your tour times online to tour the theater, museum, Peterson house and The Aftermath exhibits. You can go to Ford's Theater on the day you want to tour for free tickets if they're any spots available. Plan ahead. Lines are long, but worth it.

[Sharmin, 06/16/2017]
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