Memorial Visitor Center
Facility · Indiana ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (National Memorial) · Restricted Access
- 490 ft
- Elevation
The visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am–3 pm with a one-hour closure Noon–1 pm.
At the visitor center, pick up park information, a map, and trail guides. Watch the 15-minute park film, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's youth. The film is shown upon request up to 30 minutes before closing. The Memorial Visitor Center also contains two memorial halls and the park museum which contains artifacts and exhibits that portray the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Getting there
From Interstate 64, exit on US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162 (about 6 miles). Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
38.11295, -86.99607 · 38°6'46.6"N 86°59'45.9"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Memorial Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Memorial Visitor Center?
- No. Memorial Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- North Face Loop 22 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone (812) 937-4541
- Email libo_superintendent@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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