Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

📘 Park Overview

April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and loss, 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.

🌤 Weather Information

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees

🚗 Directions

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street NW, between E and F streets, in downtown Washington, DC. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby.

Images

Where a nations destiny was met.

Credit: NPS Photo

Where President Lincoln was shot

Credit: NPS Photo

Place where Lincoln died.

Credit: NPS Photo

Luxuriously furnished theatre box with red carpet wallpaper, rocking chair & upholstered furniture.

Recreated State Box where Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

Credit: NPS Photo/ D Byers

Three levels of auditorium style seating with red carpeting and upholstered seats

Ford's Theatre Interior

Credit: NPS/ D Byers

Activities

Arts and Culture
Guided Tours
Theater
Junior Ranger Program

Topics

Wars and Conflicts
Architecture and Building
Civil War
Monuments and Memorials
Presidents

Operating Hours

Sunday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location

Make 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.

$3.50

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Sep 29

Overcast

High: 74.3°F | Low: 62.8°F

Humidity: 72%

Wind: 6 mph

Rain Chance: 27%

UV Index: 4.5

Sunrise: 07:02 AM

Sunset: 06:54 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (84%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 61.9°F

Cloud Cover: 27%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Sep 30

Sunny

High: 81.6°F | Low: 62.7°F

Humidity: 67%

Wind: 6 mph

Rain Chance: 8%

UV Index: 6

Sunrise: 07:03 AM

Sunset: 06:53 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (75%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 64.2°F

Cloud Cover: 8%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Thursday, Oct 1

Overcast

High: 86.5°F | Low: 63.9°F

Humidity: 60%

Wind: 5.6 mph

Rain Chance: 9%

UV Index: 6.2

Sunrise: 07:04 AM

Sunset: 06:51 PM

Moon: Last Quarter (66%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 65.8°F

Cloud Cover: 9%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Coastal Flood Advisory (Minor)

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 29 at 3:35PM EDT until September 29 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sep 29, 2026 3:35pm
Expires: Sep 29, 2026 7:00pm

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time
of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island
and docks near Dahlgren.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 10:19 PM and
10:52 AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 5:22 PM and 5:45
AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 6:25 PM and 6:58 AM.

Park Alerts

Ford's Theatre closed for Facility Upgrades June 3 - August 31, 2026 Information

Ford's Theater and the Museum will temporarily close to public access on June 3, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Theater will remain closed until July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The museum will remain closed until August 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The Petersen House, the Center of Experiential Learning, and the Atlantic Lobby will remain open to the public. National Park Service staff will be available at these locations to provide site tours and visitor information.

More Info

Delayed opening of Ford's Theatre National Historic Site - Jan. 28 Information

Due to the delayed opening of the federal government, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Ford's Theatre to close for maintenance June 3 - August 31 Information

The Petersen House, the Center of Experiential Learning, and the Atlantic Lobby will remain open to the public. National Park Service staff will be available at these locations to provide site tours and visitor information.

Ford's Theatre closing at 2 p.m. on March 16 Park Closure

Ford's Theatre NHS will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16 due to severe weather forecast. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Ford's Theatre closed on Jan. 27 Park Closure

Due to continued icy conditions, Ford's Theatre NHS will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. We apologize for any inconvenience.