5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Adventure to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum!

1. See the personal and political dramas of his presidency through "Lincoln's Eyes"

A special effects spectacular giving an overview of Lincoln's life, "Lincoln's Eyes" focuses on the personal and political dramas and key issues of Lincoln's presidency, especially slavery.

2. Wonder what's real and what's not at "Ghosts of the Library"

"Ghosts of the Library" captures the mystery and the exciting sense of discovery that scholars and curators feel as they approach a great research collection - with a theatrical twist.

3. Keep your hands busy in Mrs. Lincoln's Attic

Kids of all ages are invited to play in this hands-on children's area. Try on Lincoln's suit or Mary's dress. Put on the uniform of a Civil War soldier. Rearrange the furniture in the Lincoln Home doll house. Have your picture taken with life-size cut-outs of young Abraham, his sister, and his parents.

4. Explore Lincoln, Grant, Reagan and Obama's connections to the Prairie State.

Visitors will see amazing documents and artifacts, including Ronald Reagan's yearbook from his high school days in Dixon, the table where Ulysses S. Grant's accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender during the Civil War, an original draft of Barack Obama's speech at the 50th anniversary of the Selma civil rights march, and the briefcase Abraham Lincoln used as president.

5. Check out the unique Lincoln "swag" in the gift shop!

Browse the amazing collection of gifts, toys, trinkets, books and much more in the Lincoln Gift Shop! Get your hands on some delicious chocolate, make sure your kitchen is decked out with Lincoln hat salt and pepper shakers, or deck yourself out in some amazing Lincoln clothes!

Reserve your tickets today to spend your summer exploring the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum!