When is the best time to visit Ford's Theatre?
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TheatreChinatown
Ford's Theatre
- 4.78.6k reviews
Historic theatre where Lincoln was shot, with a museum, Petersen House across the street, ranger talks and live performances.
Quick answers
Ford's Theatre in short
Is Ford's Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Ford's Theatre good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Ford's Theatre cost?
Tickets $5 online fee (free same-day tickets limited).
Do you need to book Ford's Theatre?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
How long do you need at Ford's Theatre?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is Ford's Theatre?
511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is Ford's Theatre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go later, at 5 pm instead.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
- Hours unknown: check before you go
54°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
55° - 9am59°
- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Ford's Theatre
- 2 Hard Rock Cafe · 1 min
- 3 Lincoln's Waffle Shop · 1 min
- 4 The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter) · 1 min
- 5 Café Riggs · 2 min
Good to know
- Tickets $5 online fee (free same-day tickets limited)
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 8.6k reviews
Known for
- Lincoln assassination site
- Petersen House
- Ranger talk
- Museum exhibits
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable staff, ranger talks, Lincoln history, audio tour
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hard Rock CafeRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowLincoln's Waffle ShopDiner · 1 min walk
The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter)Escape room · 1 min walk
Café RiggsNew American · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.