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Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center & Museum: Exhibits

Deservedly dubbed The Gateway to the Battlefield, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is an attraction all its own. A 139,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, this popular attraction includes interactive exhibits, battle relics, and a nationally-renowned museum will 11 galleries of celebrated artifacts. Watch films documenting key Civil War battles that took place just minutes away and throughout the heart of town. Take a tour of authentic battle sites. This celebrated attraction gives an unprecedented peek into American history with a vast collection of Civil War exhibits.
 

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Prices -

Vary by activity; visit https://tickets.gettysburgfoundation.org
 

Hours -

April - October 16: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; October 16 - March: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

Events

  • Reenactments 
  •  Gettysburg Battlefield Marathon 
  • Every Kid in a Park
 
 

Activities

  • Exhibits
  • Relics
  • Interactive Features
  • Multi-media Presentations 
  • Guided Tours
  • Refreshment & Gifts
 

FAQs

  • What can I see at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor's Center?

    The Visitor Center includes the National Park Service information booth, a book and gift shop, the ticket area, restrooms and refreshments. It also includes the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, the film "A New Birth of Freedom" and the Cyclorama painting of Pickett's Charge. Shuttle and tour buses also pick up and drop off at this location. 
  • Are there any places to eat at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum?

    Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center & Museum includes a Refreshment Saloon that serves a great selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. For more information about the saloon, call (717) 334-5629.
 

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