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    Self-Guided Mary Todd Lincoln House Tour in Lexington

    Tour Mary Todd Lincoln’s childhood home on your own schedule

    4.6 stars• 831 reviews

    Duration

    60 minutes

    Includes

    Self-guided tour, Museum access

    Highlights

    Explore the Mary Todd Lincoln House at your own pace and follow her story from childhood through widowhood. See period furniture, family portraits, and artifacts, with staff available to answer questions.

    • Explore the house with up to 60 minutes for your visit
    • Browse period furniture, portraits, and family artifacts
    • Ask staff questions as you tour
    • Shop the museum store after your visit
    • Stroll the small garden and take a complimentary self-guided downtown walk

    Things to know

    Self-guided tours run Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last entry at 3 p.m.). Tours are limited to 15 guests every half hour.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    Product ID: VTHS6R

    FAQs

    You can book in advance online, but reservations are not required and walk-ups are welcome.

    Yes. Entry is limited to 15 guests every half hour.

    You can park behind the museum (accessed via Tucker Street). You can also park next door at Main Street Baptist Church; museum visitors receive two hours of free parking in that lot with validation provided at check-in.

    Meeting details

    578 West Main Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507

    Experience provided by Mary Todd Lincoln House

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    Adult

    $15.90

    Ages 18+

    0

    Youth

    $6.36

    Ages 6 - 17

    0

    Child

    $0

    Ages 5 & under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    History enthusiasts consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff here, with several visitors singling out specific docents for their deep expertise and engaging presentations. The house has been beautifully restored and meticulously arranged, with thoughtful displays that bring the Todd family story to life. Visitors appreciate the self-guided tour format, which allows them to explore at their own pace while reading detailed descriptions in each room. The outdoor gardens add a lovely touch to the experience. Most guests find the admission worthwhile for supporting this historic site, though a couple of reviewers felt the tour was smaller than expected for the price. The gift shop gets positive mentions for its broad selection and reasonable prices. Overall, this is a well-maintained piece of history with passionate staff who genuinely care about sharing the stories. The combination of quality restoration work and informative materials makes it a solid stop for anyone interested in American history.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Mary Todd is a fascinating woman and she had much social and political power in her life. This home she spent her teen years in is an upper class home of the times, yet today it may strike us as being quite modest. We definitely live in more affluence than did the Todd family. And we 21st century people take all our conveniences for granted. I was struck by all the candlabras in the home. Painted and papered in light colors, her home would have been bright in its day. I love my light switches in my own home though! There's not much of Lincoln in this interpretive house. one simply gets to know a young woman of the 1830's as you walk through. I loved it!

    Photo of Joanmarie Weiss

    Joanmarie Weiss

    September 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Mary Todd is a fascinating woman and she had much social and political power in her life. This home she spent her teen years in is an upper class home of the times, yet today it may strike us as being quite modest. We definitely live in more affluence than did the Todd family. And we 21st century people take all our conveniences for granted. I was struck by all the candlabras in the home. Painted and papered in light colors, her home would have been bright in its day. I love my light switches in my own home though! There's not much of Lincoln in this interpretive house. one simply gets to know a young woman of the 1830's as you walk through. I loved it!

    Photo of Joanmarie Weiss

    Joanmarie Weiss

    September 6, 2026

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