Lincoln Bedroom

The Lincoln Bedroom is a guest room on the second floor of the White House located at its southeast corner, furnished with a large rosewood bed and pieces from the Victorian era. The space displays a carefully assembled collection of furniture and decorative items from different periods of American history.

Abraham Lincoln used this room as his office and Cabinet meeting space during the Civil War when he made critical decisions affecting the nation. Later, it was transformed and renamed to honor his legacy, with furnishings selected through historical research to reflect the period.

The room bears Lincoln's name and serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's past when visitors step into this space. Today, guests experience it as a connection to a transformative period in American history rather than as a place of personal rest.

This room is accessible only through guided tours of the White House, so visitors should check tour availability and access requirements before planning a visit. The furnishings are fragile and protected by barriers, so following staff instructions and maintaining proper conduct during the tour is essential.

The famous bed displayed in the room was never actually Lincoln's own sleeping place but was later purchased as a symbolic piece. This fact surprises many visitors who assume the presidential space has retained its original purpose.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Part of: White House

GPS coordinates: 38.89760,-77.03640

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:22