An Illuminating New Museum Hidden Beneath the Lincoln Memorial Is Set to Open to the Public. Here's What You Can Expect

Michele Debczak· May 27, 2026 · 5:21 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

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A new museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial is set to open to the public on June 25, 2026. The $69 million project will provide visitors with insights into the memorial's construction and historical significance. Tickets for the museum are now available for reservation, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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▪The Lincoln Memorial undercroft museum will open on June 25, 2026.
▪The project cost $69 million and has been in development for a decade.
▪The museum will feature exhibits on the memorial's construction and its historical role.

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America's 250th Anniversary A Smithsonian magazine special report An Illuminating New Museum Hidden Beneath the Lincoln Memorial Is Set to Open to the Public. Here’s What You Can Expect Tickets for the Lincoln Memorial undercroft museum are now available to reserve. When the attraction opens on June 25, visitors will get to see the D.C. landmark from a whole new perspective Michele Debczak | Correspondent May 27, 2026 1:21 p.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Ramakrishna Gundra via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 In 2016, the National Park Service announced plans to transform the undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial into a new museum dedicated to the Washington, D.C. landmark.

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