Lincoln Presidential Library and
Museum, Springfield closes to protect public health
Research services still offered online and
by phone
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[May 28, 2020]
To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum campus will close to the public as
of Friday, March 13. The ALPLM’s three Springfield buildings, the
library, museum and historic Union Station, will remain closed until
further notice.
While members of the public will not be able to visit, the staff
will continue working to protect Lincoln documents and artifacts,
maintain museum exhibits, conduct research and plan future
programming.
People with questions about Lincoln or Illinois history will still
be able to get help from library staff online or by telephone. The
presidential library’s website and social media channels will
continue offering information about the 16th president.
“Thousands of guests and researchers enter our facilities every
week, so precautionary safety for the public remains our paramount
concern,” said Melissa Coultas, ALPLM acting director. “We recognize
the impact our closure may have on patrons, including the seasonal
influx of school groups scheduled to visit. We will continue to
follow guidance and recommendations from the Illinois Department of
Public Health in an effort to protect the health of the museum’s
patrons.”
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Anyone who has bought tickets to the museum or to upcoming events will
automatically receive a refund.
The temporary closure means the presidential library will be canceling lectures,
educational programs, school field trips and other events open to the public. At
this time, the cancellation applies to events through April 10. That may change
quickly, however, so please check for updates at
www.President
Lincoln.Illinois.gov.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum uses a combination of
rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship to immerse visitors in Lincoln’s
life and times. The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln books,
documents, photographs, artifacts and art, as well as some 12 million items
pertaining to all aspects of Illinois history.
For more information, visit
www. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.
[Christopher Wills] |