Visitors may also match wits with the 16th President by sitting in his office and dealing with the issues of the day, There are four theaters and an array of Lincoln family photos as well as a somber look at the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination. A recent and important museum acquisition is a rare edition of The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Lincoln in 1864. It is only one of eight in the world in public collections and ahs the distinction of being the only on on permanent public display. The Lincoln Museum also features one of the largest museum stores in Indiana. Plan to spend one half to two hours to see everything in the museum.
Group tours are welcome.
Wheelchairs are available. Bus parking is also available. Trace your family roots at the country's second largest genealogy department. Professional on-site counselors are available to assist in searches. Call the main branch for library hours which vary according to the season.