Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

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Welcome to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

 

When it opened in 2005, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library rapidly became one of the best attended of all the Presidential libraries and one of the most studied new museums in the world.

The 200,000 square foot complex, which includes an Archive, Library, Museum, public experiences, galleries and theater presentations that are more than 50% larger than any other presidential library.

This unofficial fan site is dedicated to the creation and celebration of the Visitor Experience at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.  For further information on both the Museum and Library, please visit the official Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum website.

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The Lincoln Presidential Museum

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum was considered to be the first major Experience Museum. Designed, created and produced by BRC Imagination Arts, the museum combines priceless historical artifacts and world class scholarship with BRC’s innovative, contemporary storytelling technologies. Visitors are offered an engaging, emotional and educational experience through immersive, “You-are-there” exhibits.

 
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The Lincoln Presidential Library

Visitors and scholars have access to a great and extensive collection of materials relating to Abraham Lincoln and his era through a variety of venues.  Included as well is an Educational Department.

The Making Of

BRC Imagination Arts' process in the creation of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Read more

What’s Inside?

Explore highlights of the presidential library and museum and all they have to offer. Read more

Planning a Trip?

Embark on tours of historic Lincoln sites and other points of interest in the Springfield area. Read more