Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
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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
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown
Self-Guided Tour of the House (60 Minutes)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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
Self-Guided Tour of the House
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Important piece of American history
Lisanne31,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was the home of former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. It was very interesting to read about her story, she has endured quite a lot of criticism and trauma. The people were very nice and the gift shop super nice.
Nice Todd Family museum
Freedom818487,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a nice period home preserved to retain and inform the visitors about the history of Mary Todd Lincoln's family during her time living there. The docents were incredibly informative. The antiques on display are of the period but few actually belonged to the Todd family. The gift shop has some unique items. The grounds are beautiful. The home is easy to miss on a busy street right by Rupp Arena.
Great history!
Sleep Away 11,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Being from Illinois it was nice to get a perspective on Mary Todd Lincoln besides the fact that she married Abraham Lincoln. The house has a lot of information on the Todd family and Mary’s life which I didn’t know. This is a great stop for history buffs!
Very interesting
Minnesota42,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the self-guided tour and it was perfect. There are plenty of signs to read in each room that explain the family history and furnishings. The house is located in town, but has a parking lot behind the house. There are guides on each floor to answer any questions you might have.
An Important Location Thoughtfully Presented
NGfromPGH,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were unable to attend one of the guided tours, but the staff pitched in beautifully to make sure we had a good experience. The staffmembers with whom we spoke were extremely knowledgeable not just about the Lincolns’ biographies but about the relevant US/Kentucky/Lexington histories. The house is a somewhat modest dwelling, and not all the contents are original (as is made clear), but there are ample materials for making sense of the political and social contexts of these famous lives (including of course contexts for Mary Todd Lincoln’s allegedly erratic behavior). Compared to other historical sites I’ve seen that were homes of famous white people, both the printed materials and the guides did a good job of highlighting the contributions and constraints of enslaved African Americans in the household. The gift shop stocks a variety of interesting books as well as souvenirs.
ABRAHAM TOUCHED THE BANISTER
JaneanPhillips,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In and near downtown Lexington, this is a must-see historical building. Staff was kind and informative. It was $30 pp, but is overpriced in my opinion. I loved the antique period furniture. Readable information was available in nearly every room. There's also a gift shop. Photo taking is encouraged without flash. This can be family-friendly, but little kiddos may want to touch everything!
Waste of Time
marktF7932RF,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This Is a terrible excuse for an historic home. The tour is self guided with information cards to pick up and read in each room. Mary Todd Lincoln lived in this house for a very short time. Many of the artifacts were maybe owned by a family member at some time and are therefore connected to the house. My hobby is visiting old houses and this is the worst one I have visited.
A fascinating piece of history
922dlp,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Mary Todd Lincoln’s House is worth a bit of your time to see where this First Lady grew up and to learn her history. The house has been impeccably restored and the staff is a wealth of knowledge. It is a self guided tour but the staff was easily accessible to answer your questions and provide more in depth information than what was written on all the history boards. Beautiful gardens…small but a nice little stroll and a lovely little gift shop in one of the old kitchens.
Don't miss out on seeing this important landmark!
JanReis1234,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent job in restoring this important home in American history! We enjoyed learning about the Todd's and Lincoln's during the self-guided tour. The staff was also very helpful and knowledgeable. Don't miss this tour when you are in Lexington!
Well done. Interesting...
DonnaL R,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well done. Interesting and educational. Loved it! If you are a history buff you should visit this place.
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