Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Facility · Kentucky ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access

751 ft
Elevation
Visitor Center
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov
The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible, a 15 minute long movie, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and the park store. Phone number: 270-358-3137

Getting there

Arriving from the north on Highway 61/U.S. 31E the entrance to the park will be on the right. Arriving from the south on Highway 61/U.S. 31E the entrance to the park will be on the left.

37.53090, -85.73592 · 37°31'51.2"N 85°44'9.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F445059707684868680715847
Low °F252935445462666457463629
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Park Bookstore
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov
Lincoln Family Bible
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Common questions about Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Can you reserve a site at Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace?
No. Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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