We are truly delighted, with this retreat... and each day, brings its visitors.

— Mary Lincoln, 1862

Group & Specialty Tours

"EVERYTHING was perfect…. Everyone was knowledgeable and gracious. It was a delightful experience."
- MaryKay R., 2010

Please select from the tour titles below to download the corresponding pdf brochure and request form.

We recommend you read our Group Tour Policies (pdf), prior to scheduling a tour.

Regular Group Tours

The Signature Cottage Tour *

  • A guided tour of the Cottage and self-guided exploration of the exhibits in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required
  • $10 per person

The Signature Cottage Tour for Seniors*

  • A custom tour for groups in which some members have limited mobility.  Includes a guided tour of the Cottage and self-guided exploration of the exhibits in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center.
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required
  • $10 per person

Private and Specialty Group Tours

The Cabinet Experience*

  • An exclusive visit which includes a custom Cottage Tour followed by participation in the award-winning, interactive, museum educator-led program Lincoln’s Toughest Decisions: Debating Emancipation
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required
  • $10 per person (minimum 10 people); plus an additional $100 per Debating Emancipation session

The Premium Cottage Tour Experience

  • A private visit with a personal welcome by the Director, a custom Cottage tour, and a post tour visit with the Curator to examine an object from the collection
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required $300 for up to 10 people
  • $30 per additional person

The Director’s Cottage Tour Experience

  • A private visit to the Cottage with a personal welcome, orientation, and custom tour led by the Director
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required
  • $500 for up to 10 people.  $50 per additional person

The Curator’s Cottage Tour Experience

  • A private visit to the Cottage and grounds with a welcome and orientation by the Director and a preservation-focused tour led by the Curator
  • 3 weeks advanced reservations required
  • $500 for up to 10 people.  $50 per additional person

*=Available for groups of 10 or more people only

[The interpreters were] "knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and gracious, and their presentations made our tours interesting and informative. ... Thank you and your staff for providing our group with a memorable visit to Lincoln's Cottage and the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center."
- Janet P. & Marlene S., 2009

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