Ford's Theatre Society Review

People "back then" were definitely smaller. The seats were cramped and many had obstructed views not advertised at the time of ticket purchase.

Theatre where Lincoln was shot, walkthrough of the theatre is avaliable

The Theatre and the Boarding house across the street are a piece of history that are worth stopping and thinking about and seeing.

Great experience but I wish they would reenact the events of that night to make the presentation more powerful.

Beautiful venue. Seating is small. I hate that snacks are not allowed in the theater. I wish we had been informed before purchasing them.

This was a very interesting tour. It was great to see all of the ways our 16th president influenced our country.

Well done museum and the history preserved there, and across the street, is pure americana!

Interesting to find out about Mr Lincoln and see where he was shot then cross the street to the museum to see the house he later passed away in

Important history, but the displays in the museum are dimly lit and fail to engage the kids due the the oceans of small text in shadows. Rangers were very kind, cheerful, and informative.

Awesome place learnt a lot very cool would go again

The Theatre itself is very good, and quite enjoyable and full of good and interesting information. However, what keeps me from giving this five stars, and possibly fewer was that the person giving the presentation in the Theatre itself was not good. His presentation felt and sounded like a mediocre high school report. I'm hoping that this is just that it is early on a Sunday morning and not the norm for practice presentations. There is so much more he could have talked about, but most of what he said was just a rehash of what is more completely covered in the rest of the Theatre.

Very interesting and informative tour and a great performance of a Christmas Carol

Every American should get the opportunity to visit Ford's Theater where President Lincoln was shot and history was changed. Be sure to visit the Petersen house as well where the President died. Both tours are well done and informative. They should not be missed.

Historic place. Museum was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful.

I love Ford's Theatre! I love President Lincoln and all he did for the American people. I read books about him but if I hadn't, I would learn so much about him here. We listened to a Ranger and I still learned something new though! The giftshop is cool but I like the one in the downstairs museum better (they are not affiliated with each other and some of the staff upstairs don't know anything about it). Customer Service seems to be iffy so if you're not satisfied with one employee keep trying, eventually you'll get what you need.

Went to tour the museum, saw the short two man play, One Destiny, and went through the Peterson House across from the theater where Lincoln actually passed away the morning after he was shot. We had a very good day and learned a lot about Lincoln and the events that unfolded the day he was assassinated. I highly recommend taking the time to tour the museum and theater.

Magnificent theatre. Not only is the history great, but the venue feels intimate even though it's quite large.

A small and historic theater where President Lincoln was assassinated. It's a nice little place to add to your itinerary to experience the history.

Well persevered, historic landmark, where one of the greatest tragedy occurred.

Great tour. Only $3 in advance or free at the box office and grants access to the theatre with a 15 minute talk and self-guided tour of the Peterson House across the street.

Excellent piece of history visiting and seeing where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

The lecture was a bore. Do your homework upfront and return to the museum after. Amazing!

attacked by rude, handsy staff members, okay actors i guess

This museum is executed remarkably! A must see in D.C.

We were able to see A Christmas Carol while visiting the D.C. area in the Ford's Theater. Truly a great experience.

Very good experience. You have to go in the morning to get the full experience. The ranger did a great job telling the story of the Lincoln assassination.

You can feel the history of the place!! Very clean and exceptional employees.

I learned a lot about Lincoln and the struggle for unity.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Ford s Theatre and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the assassination of President Lincoln and his final hours. The Park Rangers and guides were quite friendly and seemed very knowledgeable! We especially enjoyed touring the museum across the street and wish we d had more time to explore it further but we will be back!

Ranger was very knowledgeable and involved the kids. It was great. Peterson House after is a must

Very interesting museum, theatre, lots idmf info that isn't in the history books. Theatre still in active use with regular performances throughout year.
Especially loved the actor/docent who told us about the night Lincoln was shot as though he had actually witnessed it!!
Stuff like that makes history come alive for me.

Fascinating and riveting! We spent several hours there with the exceptional displays. I never knew there were other accomplices in the plot to remove President Lincoln. The poor stagehand who was dragged into the event by just holding JWBooths horse! ( He was later pardoned).
Visit the museum and allow several hours to take in all the displays. A great afternoon!

Beautiful place, comfortable seats, not pricy, commemorates the life of the president

You can find the historical evidence and importance of democracy.

A must visit for any American. One of the most tragic but important events in the 19th century took place here. The tour is well worth it. It's definitely sacred ground. Don't forget to go across the street to see the house where Lincoln was taken and officially died there.

A great and historical venue. Make sure you arrive 15 minutes early to visit the museum.

A must see for any Lincoln fan or history buff. Free.

OK, believe it or not this was the most historical experience for me while in DC. You should not miss this and it is time well spent (and surprisingly was free).

Great history lesson! We made sure to pre-order tickets that had access to all areas. The theatre is still used currently so is sometimes closed to the public. We made sure to get tickets with theatre access and glad we did! Peterson house across the road was also very interesting!

We were really excited to go here so whatever we saw we were pleased. Everyone was very welcoming and nice. Getting tickets was easy too and once we got in it was beautiful. They have so much information and interesting facts. The place is well taken care of and they make sure everyone follows the rules to keep it that way. The theater itself is obviously refurbished, but it was still awesome to be in. The man who was speaking to us about the timeline of Lincoln really knew his stuff and was funny as well. All and all we had a great time and we suck enjoyed our time here.

Well done presentation and two great museums on Lincoln's presidency, the events leading up to his assassination, and the aftermath. Never realized the assassination was planned by several collaborators initially aiming to eliminate multiple members of the cabinet, etc. Takes 2 hours and well worth the trip

It's Ford's Theater! The booth Lincoln sat in still has the same wallpaper as it did when he was there! Lots of historical pieces and facts down below. Get in line early!

Historically important place to visit. Photos by : Mark Maker Productions

Wonderful that they've transformed a national landmark into yet another equity level repertory theatre in Washing DC area. Excellent performances and play selection.

Ford's Theatre is an intriguing place for history Buffs to see it is small but very informative you can feel like you're a part of history when you visit here. The park rangers who work here are amazing they will take you back in history and you'll feel like you are part of it.

You first enter a 'museum' where in you read about the people involved in the assassination and also see the original gun used (park rangers don't tell us that we spend time here and then you visit the theater in 20-25 mins).. We got to sit in the theater and watch a performance which was good.
Next we visited the house when Lincoln died (quick walk through) and lastly visited a place next door which talks about Lincoln and leadership (overall 2-4 hrs if you see the theater act)

Wonderful actors with stories. Very interesting info about a Great President.

Amazing place. We stood right at the door and gazed at the spot where Lincoln was shot. We weren't rushed at all, and it WAS free. The museum was equally awe inspiring, and the Mathew Shepherd exhibit took my breath away.

Excellent piece of American history. Plus, it's free to visit.

The music was great, hot as hell that night, New York Bee Gees and co. Blast from the past. Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack!

Absolutely loved this tour. Please take the time to stop by and enjoy the history. The tour is free.

A lot of great information about the Lincolns and about the civil war.

This is a great place to take the family and have a great time it is very interesting and educational

It was a great experience today at Ford s theatre and discover the story of Abraham Lincoln assassination. It a place you have not to miss.

Historically educational, call ahead, We could not actually go into the theater, just the museum underneath due to auditions??? The house across the street is included that is where they took Abraham Lincoln after he was shot, lots to go to go thru there several floors, included in the price.

Theater, Peterson house, and exhibits offer 1st-rate history lesson. Our grandson (age 12) loved it.

historic class. good views. great performance. museum down stairs. seats need a little padding.

It was boring but to know how it was and what it looked like during abraham Lincolns year

Loved the museum and the telling of the story by the Ranger. Children enjoyed it also!

Highly recommend for D.C visitors, high educational value.

The history of this place should be enough to make you want to see it. The self guided tour of the actual theatre is really short, as it is still a working theatre, but the museum downstairs is a must see.

Fun visit. Be prepared to wait around for long periods.

Content was fantastic. Regrettably, I like to read everything, and did not feel I had NEARLY enough time before starting ushered us to the next segment. Staff was kind and courteous though, and because it was a slow day, they let us sneak back into the museum portion after our ranger talk. Glad they did, otherwise I wouldn't have seen the majority of the basement museum.

Always like very this theater. We go every time we are in DC. Great play. Fascinating history. Love the Ford theater.

Great museum about the president and the era surrounding the civil war!