Museum Theater Presentations

Lincoln’s Eyes

Experience a theatrical presentation about the personal and political dramas of Lincoln’s life by including Lincoln’s Eyes as part of your evening event at the Museum. This special-effects feature is shown in the 250-seat Exelon Union Theater with the story told by an artist, who will explain to your guests that while painting Lincoln’s portrait, he struggled to understand all the things he saw in Lincolns's eyes: sorrow, resolve, hope, vision, forgiveness, and more.

Please let the Venue Rental staff know if you would like to include this theater presentation in your Museum event reservation.

One Showing of Lincoln’s Eyes: $1,000

-Additional Showing: $500

Ghosts of the Library

Enjoy the dramatic and magical show Ghosts of the Library in the AT&T Holavision Theater as part of an evening event at the Museum. This presentation uses Holavision® technology to explain the importance of preserving not just Lincoln's legacy, but of examining our history.

Your guests will capture the exciting sense of discovery that scholars and curators feel as they approach a great research collection. The seating area provides a guest’s view (through a large high-security window) into the "Library."

Please let the Venue Rental staff know if you would like to include this theater presentation in your Museum event reservation.

One Showing of Ghosts of the Library: $1,000

-Additional Showing: $500