Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
The official start to your Gettysburg visit

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is the official start to your Gettysburg visit and your hub for experiences, activities, events and exclusive resources as you explore Gettysburg.

Begin with the popular Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience. See the film presentation of "A New Birth of Freedom." Experience the sights and sounds of "Pickett's Charge" in the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama. Explore rare artifacts and interactive exhibits in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War.

Tour the Battlefield and visit the legendary landmarks with an expert Licensed Battlefield Guide.

Connect to the battlefield and its stories through National Park Service Ranger programs.

Explore Eisenhower National Historic Site and visit the David Wills House and Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Journey to our nearby historic sites and experiences:

• George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital: The best surviving example of a Civil War corps-level field hospital from the Battle of Gettysburg. This once thriving family farm was suddenly and forever changed by the 1863 battle. Now, the historic site is meticulously restored and renovated with original buildings from the battle to inspire and explore. Open on summer weekends and for special events throughout the year.
• Ticket to the Past–Unforgettable Journeys: Gettysburg’s first virtual reality experience in the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station. Through the help of virtual reality technology, experience history through the stories of historic figures associates the railroad station during the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath. Witness their unforgettable journeys.
• Children of Gettysburg 1863®: The interactive adventure for young historians. Through interactive exhibits, first-hand accounts and family-friendly programming, learn the stories and experiences of children, teens and young adults who lived in and near Gettysburg during the 1863 battle. Enjoy living history and special events throughout the year.

Experience history through our exhibits, tours and special events. To plan your visit, call our Guest Relations team at 877-874-2478 or visit us online at GettysburgFoundation.org.

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center offers amenities for our guests, including convenient on-site dining options, shopping and resources to help you with your ancestry research:

• Refuel at the Refreshment Saloon and the Battlegrounds Café & Grille and enjoy meals, snacks, beverages and sweet treats.
• Shop the Museum Book Store on-site and online for books, apparel, gifts and memorabilia.
• Get in touch with your Civil War ancestry in the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Resource Room.
• Host your next event at the Museum & Visitor Center where you and your guests can experience history as part of your event. Our Battlegrounds Hospitality staff is ready to assist you in planning your event from booking and menu planning to helping make your event memorable for you and your guests. To learn more and book the venue for your event, call 717-338-1243, option 5.

Proceeds from tickets and purchases in the Museum & Visitor Center benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.