For tour reservations contact the Visitor Services Coordinator at (260) 455-3864 or e-mail Lincoln.Museum@TheLincolnMuseum.org
Due to the Museum pending closure on June 30, 2008, our tour requests have increased dramatically. The month of May is reaching near capacity. Please call soon to reserve your spot before they are gone.
The Lincoln Museum, founded in 1928, is one of Fort Wayne’s premier educational resources. This facility houses one of the nation’s outstanding Lincoln collections. Your students will see the history come to life as it tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment. Our docents (specially trained tour guides) will take your students on a journey into the past, utilizing the artifacts in the museum's collection to illustrate key educational concepts.
The museum's permanent exhibit, Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment is a stimulating look at how Lincoln preserved and purified America’s bold experiment in government of, by, and for the people. The exhibit challenges and stimulates visitors of all ages. Children as young as kindergarten can step into Lincoln’s boots, listen to a piano play his favorite songs, and feel the texture of Civil War era clothing. Older students can attend an 1850s political rally, or use computers to choose a new Cabinet of advisors for President Lincoln. The Lincoln Museum invites visitors of all interest levels to actively explore the history of Lincoln’s era and not just view artifacts under glass.
Museum Operating Hours:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday,
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.*
Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independance Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Location:
The Lincoln Museum is located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the corner of Clinton and Berry Streets.
Cost:
Admission is free.
Length of Tour:
The Museum uses a block scheduling format for tours. The following lengths are recommended:
Kindergarten through Grade 3: One hour.
Starting tour times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Grades 4-12: Two hours.
Starting tour times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Chaperones:
Kindergarten through Grade 3: One adult chaperone per every five students.
Grade 4 and up: One adult chaperone per every 10 students.
Parking:
The Lincoln Museum parking lot is located just north of the Museum’s main entrance. Museum staff will direct your bus to a parking space. Parking is free to museum visitors until the lot is full. A pay by the hour parking garage is conveniently located across Clinton Street.
Preparing Yourself and Your Students for Your Visit
The Education department staff at The Lincoln Museum can help educators prepare their students to make the most of their educational experience at The Lincoln Museum. Contact the Education Department at 260-455-5606 or 260-455-4517 for more details.
