Mary Todd Lincoln House

Mary Todd Lincoln House The Mary Todd Lincoln House is the childhood home of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln and the first historic site restored to tell the story of a first lady. Open Mon.-Sat.
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The Mary Todd Lincoln House is the girlhood home of the first lady and wife of the 16th president Abraham Lincoln. The Lincolns visited her family here after their marriage. Today, the museum cultivates public interest in the multilayered past by sharing the story of a woman whose experiences resonate today. Opened in 1977, the museum is the first historic site restored to tell the story of a firs

t lady. Sophisticated and well educated, Mary Todd Lincoln’s success in the White House seemed assured. Yet few women have endured as much controversy and tragedy. Visit her family home to learn more about this fascinating woman! Self-guided tours. Open seasonally March 15th -Nov 30th. Holiday schedule varies. (closed Sun.) $15 adults; $6 youth ages 6–17. Located in downtown Lexington, KY.

Please note that the 3 p.m. guided tour on Wednesday, May 13 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this...
05/12/2026

Please note that the 3 p.m. guided tour on Wednesday, May 13 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Self-guided tours are still available.

04/20/2026
04/17/2026

Mary Todd Lincoln loved poetry - a love she also shared with her husband, Abraham.

In our collection, we have her personal copy of “The Female Poets of America” published in 1852 and inscribed with her name.

Happy National Poetry Month from the Mary Todd Lincoln House!

Today marks the 161st anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. On the evening of April 14,...
04/14/2026

Today marks the 161st anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. On the evening of April 14, 1865, the President and Mary Lincoln, along with Major Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris, went to the theatre to see the comedy, Our American Cousin. This playbill from our collection is from that night. While watching the play, President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.


Our traveling exhibit, Mary Todd’s Lexington, is currently at the Lincoln Museum Inc in Hodgenville. Susan Miller, a Mar...
04/13/2026

Our traveling exhibit, Mary Todd’s Lexington, is currently at the Lincoln Museum Inc in Hodgenville. Susan Miller, a Mary Lincoln presenter, posed with it while attending the Association of Lincoln Presenters conference last weekend!

Spring scenes from our garden! Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
04/05/2026

Spring scenes from our garden! Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Fourth and fifth grade students from Model Laboratory School in Richmond visited us this morning! We had a great time ta...
04/02/2026

Fourth and fifth grade students from Model Laboratory School in Richmond visited us this morning! We had a great time taking them through the house.

We reopen for the season next Monday, March 16, 2026! Visit us for a self-guided tour, Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - ...
03/14/2026

We reopen for the season next Monday, March 16, 2026! Visit us for a self-guided tour, Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., or a guided tour Monday- Friday at 3 p.m.

Thank you to Renna Barnes for her dedicated service to MTL House since 1997! She began cleaning and caring for our histo...
03/10/2026

Thank you to Renna Barnes for her dedicated service to MTL House since 1997! She began cleaning and caring for our historic site with her beloved husband Donald, continuing solo after his passing. We wish Renna a very happy retirement and celebrate her remarkable 29 years of service!

Today we hosted Cate Pazak, a University of Kentucky Architecture and Historic Preservation student, participating in th...
02/19/2026

Today we hosted Cate Pazak, a University of Kentucky Architecture and Historic Preservation student, participating in the UK Job Shadow program. Cate learned about inventorying museum collections. Thanks Cate!

Address

578 W Main Street
Lexington, KY
40507

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18592339999

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