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Visitor tip
Start your visit in the Lincoln Learning Lab, a dedicated children's discovery room with dress-up clothes, Lincoln Logs, and hands-on interactive replicas. This is especially valuable for families with young children and provides engaging historical learning through play.
Visitor tip
For groups of 10 or more, call (423) 869-6235 in advance to schedule a group tour. Students and alumni of Lincoln Memorial University receive 100% free admission, making this an excellent resource for educational groups.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the third-largest private Lincoln collection in the world, featuring rare artifacts like a cabinet made by Lincoln's father, his grocer scales from New Salem, and authentic Civil War surgical kits and weapons. These items are rarely seen in other museums and represent the collection's most unique value.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Collection
- One of world's largest Lincoln and Civil War private collections
- Location
- Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (Mar-Nov)
- Admission
- Free for children under 6; Adults $6; Children 6-12 $4; Family Membership $60/year
What visitors say
Review: Lincoln Memorial Museum Visiting the Lincoln Memorial Museum was an incredible experience. I learned so much—especially things that were never taught to us in school. The exhibits were eye‑opening, thoughtful, and beautifully…
I visited this historic site on Friday and was truly impressed. The building itself is stunning, with large windows and beautiful architecture that adds to the experience. The exhibits do a great job showcasing the history of Abraham…
Great place to learn all things Abraham Lincoln. The museum really flows and allows you to move at your own pace. The admission is $5.00 but the knowledge is priceless. Beautiful views of the mountains and countryside can also be seen…
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Did You Know?
- Houses the third largest private Abraham Lincoln collection in the world, including artifacts such as a corner cabinet made by Lincoln's father, scales from his New Salem grocery store, the Lincoln family Springfield tea set, and White House items
- Features an extensive Civil War artifact collection including authentic surgical kits, weapons, uniforms, and naval history displays alongside Lincoln memorabilia
- Located on the historic Lincoln Memorial University campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with the museum and university sharing a connected historical narrative related to Abraham Lincoln
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