Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.

Name: Ford's Theatre
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-347-4833

#71 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C., which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. After being shot in the head, the fatally wounded 56-year-old Lincoln was carried across the street to the Petersen House, where he died the next morning. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1863 (161 years ago)Capacity: 665Coordinates: 38°53'48"N, 77°1'33"W

Address

Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-347-4833

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Day trips

Ford's Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, International Spy Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ford's Theatre open?

Ford's Theatre is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ford's Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Petersen House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Union Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Ford's Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ford's Theatre:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (5 min walk)
Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (6 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (21 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (26 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (25 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (26 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (30 min walk)