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Visit Ford’s Theatre and step back in time. While at our historic site, you will learn about the events of April 14, 1865, and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s assassination on our nation. We are a popular Washington, D.C., tourist destination and welcome more than 650,000 visitors a year.
Ford's Theatre; Address: 511 10th St, N.W. Washington, D.C. United States: Owner: National Park Service: Operator: Ford's Theatre Society: Type: Regional theater: Capacity: 665: Construction; Opened: August 1863; 160 years ago () Reopened: 1968, 2009: Website; www.fords.org
Tickets to visit Ford’s Theatre and Museum through August 31, 2024, are now on sale. Our visitation schedule varies from week to week; be sure to check our calendar when planning your visit. Every visitor needs a ticket. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Please use the calendar below to reserve tickets for your trip to Ford’s Theatre.
Ford's Theatre is an active theater, and parts of the site may be closed for matinees, rehearsals and special events. In most cases, the museum and Petersen House remain open even if the theater is closed for performances. Visit the Hours and Seasons page for more information.
Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education. During the Civil War, Ford’s Theatre was one of Washington’s top entertainment venues, giving Washingtonians a much-needed break from the realities of war.
Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk. Learn More. Free and Discounted Tickets.
