Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM). Our rental policies reflect our unique facilities and pertain to types of events, decorations, catering, event promotion, event set-up, etc.
Events at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum must be social, cultural, recreational, corporate, educational or personal in nature. The ALPLM cannot be used for partisan political events. Please note that rental events may not interfere with the normal public operation of the ALPLM and are subject to the attached policies and procedures.
Please click on the link below to view full ALPLM rental policies.
Rental Policies Document
Insurance Requirements
Included in the rental policies are insurance requirements. Any company, not-for-profit organization or individual wishing to rent a venue at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum must present a certificate of insurance at least 30 days before the event date. Such insurance shall be an occurrence policy with a commercial insurance firm acceptable to the State and must include the following:
1. The policy must provide that it cannot be modified or canceled without at least 30 days prior written notice to the ALPLM.
2. The insurance policy shall provide General Commercial Liability Insurance form in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate.
3. The certificate must name the following as Additional Insured:
The State of Illinois
The Board of Trustees of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, its employees, agents, officials and volunteers
4. The certificate must be provided to the Venue Rental Office at least 30 days before the event by mail or email to Britta.Brackney@illinois.gov.
5. Individuals hosting events, such as wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs, birthday or anniversary celebrations, must purchase a one-time "Special Event" insurance policy. Homeowners insurance policies or endorsements are not accepted.
Please contact the Venue Rental Office at 217-558-8873 if we may provide information, answer questions, or discuss a reservation with you. Thank you again.