The National Park Service(NPS) has announced plans to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial .
According to NPS, the $69 million project will create 15,000 square feet of exhibit space that tells a more complete story of the Lincoln Memorial and provides a look at the structure’s foundations in a cavernous area known as the undercroft. Construction of the new project is expected to begin in March 2023 through 2026.
The undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial, long hidden from public view, offers a fascinating setting to learn more about America’s 16th president and the memorial that honors him. Thanks to the National Park Foundation and its generous donors, visitors will be able to view this dramatic architectural feature, learn about the how the memorial was built and how its meaning has evolved over the last century. -Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks
Courtesy – NPS
