Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people today.
About 2 hours from St. Louis by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There is no fee to visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site or go on a tour of the Lincoln Home.
Hours
| Lincoln Home Visitor Center & Exhibit Homes | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Park Grounds and Lincoln Neighborhood | Daily · 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Lincoln Home Visitor Center & Exhibit Homes: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Closed Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 24, 2026Closed Christmas Eve | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Closed Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027Closed New Years Day | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Lincoln Home Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Visitors using the parking lot must pay $2.00 per hour. We ask visitors please pay with debit or credit card as we do not accept cash. Here you can get free tour tickets and site orientation.
Explore
Things to do
- Tour the Lincoln Home25-45 Minutes
Guided tours of the home where Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in the years leading up to his presidency are offered year-round and free of charge.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Webcams
Camera images load live from the National Park Service and partner agencies
Events
- Lincoln Home Trick or Treating!10/2305:30 PM · freeLincoln Home National Historic Site Neighborhood.
- Bark Ranger and Adoption Event with the APL10/2411:00 AM · freeThe mobile adoption event will be located near the park's visitor center at 426 S. 7th Street
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Illinois guidebooks
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Reference
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
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Weather & climate
Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees clear skies as well as snow. Please dress appropriate for potential weather conditions. We recommend wearing shoes comfortable for walking.
Questions people ask
Does Lincoln Home charge an entrance fee?
No. Lincoln Home is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Lincoln Home?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Lincoln Home?
123,544 recreation visits in 2025, number 201 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Lincoln Home?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Lincoln Home?
Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms.
Source: Weather & climate
Follow this park
- Alerts feed (RSS)
- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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