Due to the government shutdown, the Ford’s Theatre Museum and Petersen House are closed. The Aftermath Exhibits, Atlantic Lobby and Penny Café and Gift Shop will remain open. More info.

The view from the Ford’s Theatre stage looking out to the audience. To the left of the stage is the President Box with an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the box. To the right is another box with yellow and white curtains. In the center of the stage is a wooden desk. The view includes two levels of seating and rows of lighting equipment on the third level.
Photo © Maxwell MacKenzie.

Historic Site Advisory: Updates Due to Government Shutdown 

Due to the government shutdown, the Ford’s Theatre Museum and Petersen House are closed. The Aftermath Exhibits, Atlantic Lobby and Penny Café and Gift Shop will remain open. 

Historic site visit ticketholders: All exchanges and refunds for daytime visitation tickets will be honored. Please reach out to our box office at (888) 616-0270 or [email protected]. We appreciate your understanding of this matter.