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- Christopher LongАвгуст 7, 2014Very good audio tour, well done & informative museum, good presentation by the ranger in the Theatre itself. Worth a visit to learn more about Lincoln, see where he was shot and the room in he died.Проголосовали «за» Aug 28
- Edward DelfinoАвгуст 28, 2018A part of American history. Info & artifacts related to the assassination of Abe Lincoln. This is a place all Americans visiting DC ought to take the time to visit. You might even learn something.Проголосовали «за» Aug 25
- Aaron SmithМай 13, 2015Museum isn't great. You can see what Abe was wearing when he was shot and also the head his pillow was on. The Peterson house is worth it as is the small show you see in the theatre. Can't see the box
- Luke CardyДекабрь 27, 2015We had a really cool afternoon here, they have a lot of information and displays on the Lincoln assassination and even the actual gun used by John Wilkes Booth.
- Before/theatre, dine at Bistro d'Oc across the street. Charming, family own & operated;excellent food, ambience, lovely wines. Soak up the history IN Theatre. Enjoy excellent productions.
- Cheng YangОктябрь 17, 2014If you are coming for an evening performance, other than the French bistro opposite the theatre, try Hard Rock( happy hour 4-7pm) or Harrys( on E st & 11th) for a quick drink & small bites before show
- The TravelerИюль 25, 2019Theater is restored and the seats were comfortable for the presentation on President Lincoln’s assassination. The line out front moves really quickly. I would recommend a visit if in the area.
- Joao Veloso JrФевраль 13, 2018Historical site. Staff presents by heart and makes it even more special.
- Claire EllenИюль 19, 2015And often overlooked stop in DC I highly recommend it do the tour of the museum and the presentation very informative
- John HankusИюль 16, 2015Get there early for the free tickets because they sell out for the day on a first come first serve basis really quick.
- Denis HurleyИюнь 29, 2014The employees will tell you seats in the theater are "first come, first serve," but there are plenty of seats. Stay in the museum as long as you want- there's no need to rush for a seat and wait.
- HISTORYАпрель 1, 2010On the second floor of the Theater, you can see the boxseat where Abe Lincoln was sitting when he was killed. On the lower level the museum displays exhibits about Lincoln’s life and his tragic death.
- C-SPANФевраль 1, 2011Site of Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, Ford’s is the most visited site, off the Mall, in Washington, DC. Watch this C-SPAN YouTube video for more history from Theatre Director Paul Tetreault. \nПодробнее
- Matt WiedenhoeftИюнь 23, 2013Audio tour is not worth the extra money. The tour is worth the time & the theater is amazing. You can see directly into the box where Lincoln was shot.
- National Geographic Traveller (UK)Октябрь 6, 2014The place where President Abraham Lincoln was shot dead has been restored to how it was on that fateful night. Tours start with an exhibition that tells the story of his presidency. \nПодробнее
- Danielle S.Март 26, 2013If you come for the programming outside of the tours and museum, forget One Destiny. Go for the educational talk with park ranger Caleb instead. What a fox!
- Mark AbrahamДекабрь 28, 2012You can rent the Acoustaguide for $5, or use your smartphone and download the Ford's Theater app. fords.org.
- Michelle FauntleroyДекабрь 29, 2011saw A Christmas Carol and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the show! excellent acting, great costumes, a little music and dancing, scary ghosts and the show moved right along!
- heidi longАпрель 8, 2017Small theater, but nice seats and Wonderful play. "Ragtime ". Beautiful singing and musuc
- Travel ChannelНоябрь 23, 2010Ford's Theatre has preserved the 1865 scene where President Lincoln was assassinated. Plays are produced on the same stage onto which John Wilkes Booth jumped after the fatal shot.
- ScoutmobНоябрь 28, 2011Across from the no-gum-allowed Ford's Theater, there's a gum tree you stick your gum on and take a picture with. If you're into that kind of nostalgic gum-chewing.
- Keith HunterОктябрь 24, 2013Don't fight the line to go downstairs. Go up stairs and opposite of the presidential box for the best seats ever.
- Paul LesterЯнварь 9, 2010The museum is free but you need to get a ticket at the box office, which is located inside. The video presentations are great. Make sure to watch all of them! \nПодробнее
- DC Preservation LeagueИюль 22, 2011Built by Baltimore theater entrepeneur John T. Ford in 1833 and reconstructed by architect James J. Gifford in 1863. The theatre was restored in 1967 to 1865 appearance
- JohnЯнварь 2, 2013Only the most dedicated and committed fans of American history come here to learn about the man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation.
- Genie GohmanОктябрь 20, 2012We walked right in got our tickets and started the tour. This was October which is off season, but there were a lot of tour buses.
- Julia PileИюль 27, 2013Need a free timed ticket. Theatre is gorgeous. Rangers do a great job of telling the history.
- Andy ThompsonОктябрь 31, 2010For being such an old place, Ford Theatre sure is technologically hip! So hip it's Google Maps favorite places and has a Fourswuare special!
- JESS3Ноябрь 16, 2011Head to the back of the building (use the alley off of F) to see where Booth had his horse waiting when he shot Lincoln.
- Candice BarberАпрель 17, 2011Audio tour is worth the 5 bucks. Make sure to check the daily schedule to know when you can enter.
- Shannon M.Апрель 24, 2013In march the park service closes off the Lincoln booth because the large school groups create a fire hazard :(
- M Squared Real EstateАвгуст 19, 2011This is where John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, and he was taken across the street to the Petersen House where he died.
- Lexy HaynesАвгуст 26, 2010Especially nice at Christmas time to see A Christmas Carol. :-) Definitely go downstairs to museum, it's amazing.
- Karin KreutzerИюнь 12, 2011After the assassination the entire building was ultimately gutted due to multiple burnings. The only original element is the brick mortar.
- Michael X Bell😏Март 23, 2011Love visiting this museum, great museum in the basement, highly recommend
- Dirty BirdАвгуст 9, 2014So small and hard seats if you're going for a show but historically significant.
- Laura Harvey StoutФевраль 20, 2011Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore and get the audio tour for $5
- Loretta StultzИюль 5, 2010This is a great theatre. It has history and it has been done over in the last couple of years.