also rented to organizations to use for various activities.
A climate-controlled Treasures Gallery displays priceless artifacts from Lincoln’s life. These displays change throughout the year, so what you see in April may be replaced by something else by September.
The “SBC Ghosts of the Library” theater presentation shares stories about other lives in Lincoln’s era. “Ask Mr. Lincoln” is a touch-andlearn display that allows visitors to make selections from a variety of questions about the man and his family. Answers are spoken as related images appear on screen.
The Illinois Gallery hosts a changing variety of presentations about Illinois history and art.
On the south side of Jefferson Street, across from the museum, is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Admission is free, but all visitors must sign in. First-time visitors should take the guided tour, which is the best way to become acquainted with what the library offers to serious students and historians. Those assets include the Steve Neal Reading Room, featuring thousands of books about world history and historical figures. The Newspaper Microfilm Area offers access to more than 5,000 newspaper titles from every Illinois county, many from the 19th century. The audiovisual department preserves photographs, broadsides, posters, oral histories and more. Unpublished resources are accessible through the Manuscript Reading Room. Copies of all resources are available by special arrangement.
Visit the newly restored visitor center at Union Station on the northwest corner of Sixth and Jefferson.
Relax and watch the world go by in scenic Union Park.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844, www.alplm.org. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (ticket
sales end at 4 p.m.). Library hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Public and Research hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the library and gift shop is free. Museum admission is $10 for visitors ages 16-61; $7 for seniors 62 and older, active duty military personnel and students with a school or college ID; $4 for children 5-15; free for children under age 5. Admission is discounted for pre-arranged group and school tours.
Illinois Visitor Center at Union Station
Delivering information to visitors that reflects not only Springfield area historic sites and attractions but Illinois tourism as a whole, the Illinois Visitor Center at Union Station is strategically located across from the ALPLM.
Additional services available on-site include booking of hotel accommodations and special event packages that are scheduled across Illinois.
Union Square Park
Union Square Park is located directly across the street from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and has been the location of many free events and performances, including the 33rd Illinois Vol. Regiment Band and the 10th Illinois Vol. Cavalry Regiment Band (both Civil War re-enactment groups); Mary Lincoln’s Strawberry Party (a summertime family event); July 4th celebration; New Century Orchestra; Springfield International Folk Dancers and many more musical performances throughout the year.
Look for even more events and performances at Union Square Park in the future at www.presidentlincoln.org. Events of 15 or more people are required to secure a Park Permit. To download a permit application, please visit www.alplm.org and click “Apply for a Park Permit” or call (217) 558-8955.Union Station is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and the
