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History & CultureSpringfield, ILUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum School Visits
Springfield ALPLM field trip with June-February free school admission, March-May student-fee rules, SCVB booking for 15+ groups, direct booking for smaller groups, strict 1:10 chaperones.
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Best forStrong fit for grade 3 through middle school Lincoln, Civil War, Reconstruction, Illinois history, primary sources, civics, theater-style exhibits.
BookingGroups of 15 or more book through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau; groups fewer than 15 email or call the ALPLM group office, and.
CostOfficial school visit guidance says school groups booked June-February are admitted free, March-May school groups pay the SCVB-listed fee, required.
Food / arrivalThe official field trip guide says boxed lunches can be purchased from the Lincoln Cafe for $10 each, while groups bringing lunch should confirm.
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Price estimatePublished rate available: Free.Open prices
Booking windowGroups of 15 or more book through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau; groups fewer than 15 email or call the ALPLM group office, and.Open field tripsOfficial site
Group rulesUse the 15-person threshold to choose the booking path; once scheduled, plan one chaperone for every 10 students, rounded up, and assign one signed.Open groups
Lunch / arrivalThe official field trip guide says boxed lunches can be purchased from the Lincoln Cafe for $10 each, while groups bringing lunch should confirm.Open lunch
AccessibilityUse official accessibility guidance and the school visit contact path to confirm wheelchairs, aides, elevator routes, theater seating, service.
Weather fitGood choice for rainy days.
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Groups of 15 or more must schedule through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau; ALPLM cannot invoice schools, extra chaperones pay regular.