Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Discover one of America’s most fascinating first ladies! The Mary Todd Lincoln House was the family home of the wife of 16th president Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln was sophisticated, educated, and versed in politics. On the surface, her success in the White House seemed assured. Yet, few women in American history have endured as much controversy and tragedy. Tour her childhood home to explore the full story.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Mary Todd Lincoln House is partially wheelchair accessible. The first floor of the museum can be reached via a handicap lift and is wheelchair navigable. Please ask staff for access to the lift. The second floor is not wheelchair accessible. There are twenty-one steps to the second floor. A photo album of the upstairs is available for visitors who are unable to or choose not to tour the upstairs.
What To Expect
Mary Todd Lincoln House
The museum introduces visitors to the complex life of Mary Todd Lincoln. Tour her girlhood home to learn more about this fascinating first lady!
Options
3:00 p.m Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour
What‘s Included
Complimentary Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown
Guided Tour of the House (60 Minutes)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A don’t miss!!
John R,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tasteful home and very informative tour. Enjoyed all of the original items, even the handrail leading to the 2nd floor!!
Definitely worth the stop
Elizabeth M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The grounds were beautiful and meticulously kept. They did a wonderful job in restoring the home. Many pieces were original to the Todd Family. Our guide was very knowledgeable!
Very informative...
John S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative docent,Durban and a amazing slice of history . Home is beautifully restored with lots of written information in each room.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
Victoria C,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Mary Todd Lincoln’s house. Our tour guide gave personal connections to the tour and had lots of information about the house, the family, and the times.
Very friendly,...
Jeffrey T,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Interesting array of historical artifacts and momentos.
Everything horses
Galen H,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent introduction to horses and horse racing by one of the employees working for a one of the training teams
An Educational Afternoon
Kimberly H,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well recreated house and furnishings. Outstanding tour guide who provided lots of historical info about the former residents, local history and civil war allegiances.
Well worth it!
Maudiesue,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Sharon was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was very informative. I loved hearing about Mary Todd Lincoln and her family.
Very informative.. our...
Cindy W,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative.. our guide Katie was so good!!! The home and grounds are so well preserved and maintained.Highly recommend
Bucket List Trip Completed
Heidi W,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was fantastic. I highly recommend the guided tour! Even if you have moderate background knowledge of Mary Todd Lincoln, this tour gives much more insight and having the visual of the home adds interest. It’s a must for any Lincoln-file like me.
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