Last updated: July 22, 2021
Thing to Do
Stop by the Memorial Visitor Center
Start Your Experience at the Visitor Center
The Memorial Visitor Center is your entrance into the visitor experience at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Park staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet and orient you to the park. The site's orientation film, Forging Greatness; Lincoln in Indiana, is shown in the theater every 30 minutes at the top and bottom of each hour. Children interested in earning their Junior Ranger Badge can learn about more the program and pick up an activity book. Temporary exhibits on Lincoln's life are also displayed in the Visitor Center on an occassional basis. Restroom facilities and drinking fountains are located near the front desk and near the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Hall. While exploring the Memorial Visitor Center, pick up a brochure with the park map.
Bookstore
Books, educational materials, passport books, and other gifts are available for purchase inside the Visitor Center. The bookstore inventory is managed America's National Parks.
Museum
Visit the park museum, Lincoln In Indiana, to learn about Abraham Lincoln's family, boyhood, and frontier life in Indiana.
Memorial Halls
Two Memorial Halls, the Abraham Lincoln Hall and Nancy Hanks Lincoln Hall, are located on either end of the building.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Begin your visit at the Information Desk where a park staff will orient you to the park. Watch the orientation film, visit the museum and two Memorial Halls. Visitors can also visit the bookstore for educational materials and gifts to purchase. Restroom and drinking fountain facilities are available on both ends of the building.
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Start Your Experience at the Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is your entrance into the visitor experience at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Park staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet and orient you to the park. The site's orientation film is shown in the theater every 30 minutes at the top and bottom of each hour. Children interested in earning their Junior Ranger Badge can learn about more the program and pick up an activity book. Temporary exhibits on Lincoln's life are also displayed in the Visitor Center on an occassional basis. Restroom facilities and a drinking fountain are also located near the information desk. While exploring the Visitor Center, pick up a brochure with the park map.
Bookstore
Books, educational materials, and other gifts are available for purchase inside the Visitor Center. The bookstore inventory is managed by America's National Parks.
The Visitor Center is your entrance into the visitor experience at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Park staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet and orient you to the park. The site's orientation film is shown in the theater every 30 minutes at the top and bottom of each hour. Children interested in earning their Junior Ranger Badge can learn about more the program and pick up an activity book. Temporary exhibits on Lincoln's life are also displayed in the Visitor Center on an occassional basis. Restroom facilities and a drinking fountain are also located near the information desk. While exploring the Visitor Center, pick up a brochure with the park map.
Bookstore
Books, educational materials, and other gifts are available for purchase inside the Visitor Center. The bookstore inventory is managed by America's National Parks.
Age(s)
All ages are welcome.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Memorial Visitor Center
When you enter the park grounds take the first road on the right. The road ends at a parking lot. The Memorial Visitor Center is on the right. There is a paved stone walkway with four stairs that lead to a courtyard. There are an additional four stairs leading to the front door which will bring you into the building. Handicap parking is available on the East side of the parking lot. There is 50 yard paved sidewalk leading to an entrance at the back of the building which will bring visitors to the level including the Information Desk, restroom facilities, museum and auditorium. Inquire at the Information Desk for information on how to access the Memorial Halls.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The Memorial Visitor Center is open year-round.
Time of Day
Day
Visitor Center hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from mid-April to the end of September, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm the rest of the year.
Accessibility Information
The Memorial Visitor Center is fully accessible with wheelchairs, walkers, and other assisted mobile devices. The park also owns one wheelchair that is kept in the Visitor Center and available for use upon request. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hall is accessible via a ramp that is set up on an as needed basis. Inquire at the Information Desk. The park brochure is available in braille and is available upon request at the front desk.