Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center

The Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln's Cottage is housed in an attractive, Italianate Renaissance Revival style building constructed in 1905.  In 2007, the building was sustainably renovated and adapted for use as the Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage.

All tours of the Cottage begin in the Visitor Education Center, which offers a variety of self-guided exhibits and galleries to enhance your experience at President Lincoln's Cottage.

A "Green" Museum

This building received the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification in April 2009.  The project received 44 credits out of a possible 69. A minimum of 39 points was required for LEED Gold. Learn more about what makes this building green by visiting the Eco Tour page.

Exhibition Galleries

Stroll at your own pace through our self-guided exhibition galleries at the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center. For detailed descriptions on current exhibit offerings, visit the Exhibits page.

Museum Store

Shop for specialty and Lincoln-themed items you can only find at President Lincoln's Cottage, including our limited edition ornament. Proceeds benefit preservation and educational programming at President Lincoln's Cottage. Or, browse our Online Museum Store.

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