Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War. The museum contains life-size dioramas of locations in Lincoln's life.

The museum contains life-size dioramas of Lincoln's boyhood home, areas of the White House, the presidential box at Ford's Theatre, and the settings of key events in Lincoln's life, as well as pictures, artifacts and other memorabilia.

The presidential library opened on October 14, 2004, and the museum opened on April 19, 2005. The buildings which now house the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are in three separate structures, including the former Springfield Union Station, which has been adapted to serve as the museum's visitor center.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is not affiliated with the U.S. National Archives and its system of Presidential Libraries.

Location

112 N 6th St
Springfield, Sangamon County
Illinois, USA

Getting There

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can reach the museum by car via Interstate 55. Take exit 98B, and then follow the signs to the museum. The museum has a parking lot available for visitors.

Public Transportation: You can take the Amtrak train to Springfield and then take a taxi or bus to the museum. The museum is located about 2 miles from the Amtrak station.

Bus: You can also take the Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) bus to the museum. The museum is located on the Red and Green bus routes.

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