The renovated Ford’s Theatre reopened in February after a 16-month renovation. And now, so has its lower-level museum, dramatically rethought to relate the story of how the theatre’s most famous patron, Abraham Lincoln, became its de facto patron saint. The museum’s exhibits showcase the 16th U.S. president’s time in D.C. and the accomplishments he achieved up until the night he was assassinated during a performance at the theater. As such, it depicts his life and not just, as before, his death. The nearby Petersen House, where Lincoln actually died, is still part of the tour. Ford’s Theatre Museum, 511 10th St. NW. Admission is free but requires a timed-entry ticket. Call 202-347-4833 or visit www.fords.org.