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Introduction

Ford's Theatre is currently undergoing a major renovation.  The Theatre will not be open for public access for several months.  Please check back here to see when it will reopen.

 

 

 
John Wilkes Booth Derringer

Theatre and Museum Closed for Renovations

Ford's Theatre and Museum are currently closed for renovations. The Theatre is due to open on Feburary 12, 2009 with the museum due to open later in the spring of 2009. 

While the Theatre and Museum are closed the Petersen House remains open for visits from the public.

For additional information please visit our Partner the Ford's Theatre Society at their website.

 
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commision

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Click Here to go to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commision website.
 
 
 

Write to

Fords Theatre National Historic Park
511 10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 233-0701

Fax

(202) 233-0706

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.
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Last Updated: October 22, 2008 at 11:30 EST