
National Park Service
The National Park Service will open the undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial in 2026.
The space beneath the memorial is larger than the visible space above. It is a tall grid of concrete columns surrounded by large expanses of open space.
National Park Service
Thanks to public-private partnerships, floor-to-ceiling glass walls will provide a view of the undercroft, and an immersive theater presentation will project images of historic events onto the foundations.
Its 15,000-square-foot exhibit space will provide opportunities for visitors to get up close to replicas of the statue and other aspects of the memorial and examine the symbolism and meanings behind each. It will be a must do in 2026.