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President Lincoln's Cottage
- 4.7928 reviews
- Open now · till 4:30 pm
Gothic Revival cottage where Lincoln lived during the Civil War, visited by guided tour of about an hour.
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President Lincoln's Cottage in short
When is President Lincoln's Cottage open?
Every day, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit President Lincoln's Cottage?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is President Lincoln's Cottage indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is President Lincoln's Cottage good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does President Lincoln's Cottage cost?
Tickets from $10 adult.
Do you need to book President Lincoln's Cottage?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at President Lincoln's Cottage?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is President Lincoln's Cottage?
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Is President Lincoln's Cottage wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 4:30 pm
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4:30 pmmonday9:30 AM–4:30 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Tickets from $10 adult
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 928 reviews
Known for
- Guided tours
- Emancipation Proclamation history
- Visitor center
What people say
- People like:
- Informative tour guides and docents, helpful staff.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time