Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Category: Visitor center

Address: 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

Phone: +18778742478

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Jerry

Oct 21, 2022

Wished I had scheduled a week in the area.

Eric Oneal

Oct 21, 2022

Awesome piece of history. A certified tour guide is a must. So much knowledge to share

Aussome Dawgs

Oct 21, 2022

Amazing and beautiful place to learn more about a part of our country's history.

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Questions & Answers

Can you take pictures inside the museum?

Barbara Eadie | May 24, 2022
Jaime Brownell | May 24, 2022

Absolutely yes. I took dozens of pictures.

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Have they reopened the restrooms yet?

Dante Medori | Oct 21, 2021
Paul-Newell Reaves | Oct 21, 2021

Yes.

Is circle vision at welcome center open in Gettysburg

Tom Lander | Oct 21, 2020
Rachel Stevens | Oct 21, 2020

Yes but the visitor's center is only open Thursday to Monday. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You also have to pay to get in to the cyclorama theater. I believe it is $15 a person. But that also includes a small film, the cyclorama, and the museum all located inside the visitor's center.

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How is COVID19 affecting the various sites in Gettysburg? Is everything opened? Any special precautions we need to know about?

Marilyn Silberstein | Oct 21, 2020
alan berkowitz | Oct 21, 2021

The center does not enforce its own rule regarding mask wearing. The museum is very crowded with small spaces. My group of 4 felt very uncomfortable with respect to Covid spreading potential and we left a few minutes into a museum visit we had paid for.

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Is “plein air” painting permitted in the park?

Bernie Dick | May 24, 2022
Jonas Presume | May 24, 2022

Yeah, I'm not quite sure what "Plein Air" is. You should probably ask and NPS ranger or an official who might know.

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Can people do a ghost investigation on their own and is it illegal to ghost hunt professionaly anywhere on the battlefield?

Robert Ashway | Oct 21, 2021
Gregory Stiller | Oct 21, 2021

Someone has to much spare time.

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Is this where you get your passbook stamped?

Crystal Kunkle | Oct 21, 2021
Tricia Agrinsoni | Oct 21, 2021

Yes! It's in the gift shop/ book store. The actual stamp is located near all the books. 😊

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Is there a fee for admission?

Slopoet17 | Oct 21, 2021
George Rowe | Oct 21, 2021

You can visit the center and store for free but the museum and show has a fee

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Are bikes allowed in park.

Sha Voz | Oct 21, 2021
Douglas Bender | Oct 21, 2021

They have bike tours you can do through the park. GettysBike Tours

Why have the portapotties been removed from the battlefield? We need them during the cold weather months, too!

John Barrett | Oct 21, 2021
Bernie Boyer | Oct 21, 2021

To avoid contaminants.

I am bringing a family group of ten. Can anyone give suggestions as to what is the best family affordable way to tour Gettysburg? I want to include the museum and Cycloroma. Please help!

Be Blessed | Oct 22, 2018
Jennifer Vanhimbergen | Oct 22, 2018

They do offer group discounts on package deals like bus tour & museum. I think 10 is a group but not 100% sure. We were only a group of 4 so we went to gift shop and bought this great audio tour CD for $30. Spent about 3 hours on 25 mile tour. Getting out of car to explore on the very hot day.

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What is known about Cress Ridge? As in origins of the name?

D L Cress | Oct 22, 2018
Adam Chapman | Oct 22, 2018

It was named after D L Cress, the great American Googler.

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What is the entrance fee

A Google User | Oct 22, 2018
eugene roe | Oct 22, 2018

They have a lot of different prices. We went with the basic tour and it was 9 dollars. We were there oven a hour. There is a lot to see. No enterence fee.

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can you arrange for a private guide ahead of visit

John Hines | Oct 22, 2018
Homeagain Jiggity Jig | Oct 22, 2018

I think she covered everything

What is admission?

Kathleen Murtoff | Oct 22, 2017
Kristin Crowley | Oct 22, 2017

Free to enter Gettysburg. Tours are additional. There is a tour available for $60 USD which has a certified historian drive with you through the site. It lasts three hours. I highly recommend this! Admission to the movie, museum, etc is $15 adults and $14 for kids. There is a charge ($9 for adults and $6 for ages 6-12) for Eisenhower NPS and you can only access it via a bus grom Gettysburg.

Is your location wheelchair accessible?

Loren Pigman | Sep 21, 2022
Walter Kamora | Sep 21, 2022

Yes

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does anyone know price into the museum? at the visitor center

B. Rosario | Aug 22, 2022
Karen York | Aug 22, 2022

Adult (ages 13+) = $18.75 Seniors (65+), Military Veterans, AAA = $17.75 Youth (ages 6-12) = $13.75 Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel = FREE Children (5 and under) = FREE Group Rates Adult = $16.75 Student (K-12) = $12.75

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When are they having reenactments?

Andre Dejesus | Jul 23, 2022
Richard Thornton | Jul 23, 2022

A living history event took place on 1-3 July. The next one in the area will be held on 16-18 September at the Daniel Lady Farm, 986 Hanover Rd, Gettysburg, PA.

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Can you take pictures in the museum?

Barbara Eadie | May 24, 2022
karen mccoy | Jun 23, 2022

Photos are allowed, without flash.

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Does the visitor center have wifi?

Troy Carl | Apr 24, 2022
Sam Neely | Apr 24, 2022

Yes

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Coming off Baltimore pike, what is the direction to get to the parking lot to initially arrive at the visitor center by car? Estimate arrival will be 1 May 22.

David Hord | Mar 25, 2022
Lisa Shower | Mar 25, 2022

Head north toward the town of Gettysburg. Entrance is on left about a half mile b4 town line.

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I would like to do a self guided auto tour. How do I purchase the auto CD's or get the downloadable app?

Deborah Shultzaberger | Oct 21, 2021
Ronald Jordan | Oct 21, 2021

Yes well worth the money.

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How do I arrange to schedule a personal tour of the battle field?

Gordon McKinnon | Oct 21, 2021
Robert Butler | Oct 21, 2021

Go to the National Park website. Very helpful.

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Can you rent jazzies?

Kaya Levan | Oct 21, 2021
Sharon Nash | Oct 21, 2021

Have no idea what they are

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Are there any job openings at the visitor center? How do I apply for a job?

Beverly Kasprzak | Oct 21, 2021
Pann Webb | Oct 21, 2021

Look on NPS.gov for a all government jobs

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Are there any large events planned in October to avoid large groups?

Sue DeGraba | Oct 21, 2021
norman peters | Oct 21, 2021

Can't answer that. Would have to check website

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Is it open on thanksgiven???? we arrived today and were so disappointed to find it closed on wed...would love to know begire for sure

Gary Staples | Oct 21, 2021
Sam Ishak | Oct 21, 2021

We downloaded a free driving tour that turned out to only narrate a fraction of the stops unless you purchased a book for $15 or so, if I remember correctly..... worth the $15, for sure.

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Where would I take a war metal and flag from WW11 for someone to look and see if it is real ?

Mike Matrishion | Oct 21, 2021
D Schl | Oct 21, 2021

WWII Antiques dealer or a Local AMVETS or AMERICAN LEGION Post or ask around these or just look it up on the Google under WWII Metals then do a match or similar too

Do I need a reservation to visit the park.

charles karpenko | Oct 21, 2020
James Hough | Oct 21, 2021

You deffinatly want to see the movie and the giant painted in the visiter center that was amazing

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Is the actual battle site walking distance from the museum? Thank you

Chicago Tom164 | Oct 21, 2020
William Winner | Oct 21, 2020

It depends on what "walking distance" means. It would be a pretty good hike from one area to another. You really need to drive from place to place.

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Are you Open year round? My husband and I are planning a trip the first week in September.

Linda Boyle | Oct 22, 2019
Andy Mars | Oct 22, 2019

Everything should be open in September before the winter weather is on its way - a great time to visit after the summer heat and crowds.

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Can you bring a small dog on the tours?

Michael Henrickson | Oct 22, 2019
Marty Richey | Oct 22, 2019

Team, for the museum, service animal. For field tours, dogs are fine

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Can you picnic in the park

Debbie Fleck | Oct 22, 2019
Patrick Nolan | Oct 22, 2019

Of course...ir also right in town. Many options

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How much time would you recommend for viewing the film, museum, and Cyclorama?

Chad Yoneda | Oct 22, 2019
Jonathan Holland | Oct 22, 2019

Depending on how much time you have I recommend starting your day at the visitor's center and at least seeing the orientation film and walk through the museum. While the cyclorama is amazing I don't consider it a must see unless you have extra time in your schedule or unless you will be there multiple days. That said with summer upon us now is a good time of year to work the cyclorama into a visit due to the extra sunlight that will allow you to extend your battlefield touring into around 8 pm

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G'day there.Coming to see this amazing place from Australia.Will it take a whole day to see everything.Coming end of July will the weather be good?

Terry McCann | Oct 22, 2019
Teresa Hall | Oct 22, 2019

Plan on taking the entire day if you are interested in the history of the Civil War. Recommend taking a guided tour first then striking our on your own to explore the places that interested you most. The cemetery is a good place to finish especially if you can time it to hear them play taps.

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If one buys the combined ticket for the film, Cyclorama, and museum admission, does one have to use the museum ticket right before or after Cyclorama & film entry? Or can one use the museum ticket later in the day or another day?

Chad Yoneda | Oct 22, 2019
summer adams | Oct 22, 2019

It can be used the same day at any time but I don't believe that you can use it the next day

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I can no information for planning a family trip..site says you are closed?

Linda Iliff | Oct 22, 2018
Mark Muetzel | Oct 22, 2018

Don't forget the Jennie Wade House. Gettysburg is a great place to visit. Go often. It's really great at night too.

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What is the cost of admission

Cozette Alley | Oct 22, 2018
Ester Flores | Oct 22, 2018

The price is free if you do it on your own. There are also bus tours available. We bought the CD and followed the grounds with it. CD was very informational. CD cost 22 dollars.

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What is all wheelchair accessible? Is the Bus tour?

A Google User | Oct 22, 2018
Kenneth Koch | Oct 22, 2018

Recommend personal tour. You would have trouble on buses.

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Who should I call to get to the lost and found department?

Neharunnesa Cherry | Oct 22, 2018
Curtis b | Oct 22, 2018

call main number of battlefield

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I am bring bus tour to your area in June. We will be there for an afternoon only. What is your group/senior rate to enter your park and center. Thanks....Pam Noble // Noble Tours

Pam Noble | Oct 22, 2018
Kristin Crowley | Oct 22, 2018

There is not fee for entrance into Gettysburg. Groups rates are different then standard rates. Rates are different for students and seniors. Below are for adults. The website can be more specific. TICKETS: (includes film, cyclorama, and museum exhibits): $14.00. TICKETS: (museum only): $8.00 BUS TOUR FEES (with a liscensed battlefield guide): Adults (age 13+) = $35.00 Youth (ages 6-12) = $21.00 Children (5 and under) = FREE

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Is there lunch served in the park?

Pamela Burger | Oct 22, 2017
Kristin Crowley | Oct 22, 2017

There is a cafe at Gettysburg with both hot and cold food items available for purchase as well as areas to sit.

How long is the bus tour?

Lisa Dodd | Oct 22, 2017
Kristin Crowley | Oct 22, 2017

The bus tour is approximately two hours long and boards 5 monuyes before the scheduled departure.

What are 2017 plans/dates for Nov. GETTBURG address? As usual NPS site is USELESS!

tio Jimmy | Oct 22, 2017
Kristin Crowley | Oct 22, 2017

The plans for 2017 for events for the memorials for the Gettysburg address are as follows: - Parade: November 18 - 1pm kick of starting at LeFever Street and ebding at the Gettysburg Nationao Military Park (free) - Remeberance Day Illumination: November 18 - time not listed - illuminary candles will be placed on each grave (free) - Gettysburg address: November 18 - 11am - 3pm Museum of Waxhaws ($10) this will be a recording of Lincoln speaking - David Willis and Gettysburg Railroad Station: November 18 - 6 - 8pm special interpretive tours to coinicide with the time Lincoln was in these locations. - Dedication Day: November 19 - starting at 10am at Solider's National Cemetery - wreath laying followed by George Busses reciting if the Gettysburg Address. Then a Naturalization Ceremony for new US citizens. Then a keynote address by Harold Holzer. (free)

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