Gettysburg National Military Park
Museum & Visitor Center
The official start to your Gettysburg visit
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is your hub for activities and experiences during your visit.
Begin here.
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center provides exclusive resources and unique experiences to introduce you to the Battle of Gettysburg and prepare you for your tour of the battlefield:
- Set the framework for your visit and prepare for a tour of the battlefield with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience.
- Board your bus with a Licensed Battlefield Guide or meet your guide onsite for your personalized car tour to begin your Gettysburg Battlefield Tour.
- Connect to the battlefield and its stories through National Park Service Ranger programs.
- Visit Eisenhower National Historic Site for a self-guided tour of the property in fall/winter. Home tours available in spring/summer.
- Walk the path or take the short drive from the Museum & Visitor Center to visit the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
- Experience our exhibits, tours and events and visit our historic sites and experiences for a truly historic visit.
- Refuel at the Refreshment Saloon and the Battlegrounds Café & Grille and enjoy meals, snacks, beverages and sweet treats.
- Shop the Museum Book Store for books, 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.
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At A Glance
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-2436
877-874-2478
Directions | (MAP)
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible
On-site
On-site/online shopping
National Park Service
Information Desk
Ticketed experiences,
tours & events
Hours:
Open Daily
March-November
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December-February
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Annual Holiday Closures:
Thanksgiving Day | Christmas Eve, Early Closure 1 p.m. | Christmas Day | New Year’s Day
Dining Options
Refreshment Saloon | Battlegrounds Café & Grille
Modeled after an actual Civil War-era saloon, the Refreshment Saloon provides leisurely a-la-carte dining.
Enjoy hot and cold food selections along with your favorite made-to-order coffees (lattes, espressos, iced coffee) and bottled beverages at the Battlegrounds Cafe & Grille. Choose from a variety of cold sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs, pizzas and paninis. If you’re looking to soothe your sweet tooth, we feature regional favorites, ice cream and apple dumplings.
For your convenience, order a boxed lunch for your family, small group, or couple, and dine indoors or outdoors on our terrace or in the designated picnic areas (seasonal availability). Order boxed meals in advance.
Battlegrounds Café & Grille Hours:
Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Request group dining and accommodations online or call 717-338-1243, option 5.
Refreshment Saloon Hours:
Now open daily, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the spring/summer season.
Request group dining and accommodations online or call 717-338-1243, option 5.
(Hours subject to change)
For Groups: Request group dining and accommodations online or call 717-338-1243, option 5.
Group Dinner Reservations: To make your group reservations for dinner, call in advance, 717-338-1243, option 5.
Host An Event & Catering: Ask about our on-site catering to host your event at the Museum & Visitor Center. Call 717-338-1243, option 5.
National Park Service Information Desk
Visit the National Park Service Information Desk inside the Museum & Visitor Center for details on Ranger programs, battlewalks, living history and other special events at Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, the David Wills House museum and Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Soldier. General.
President. Citizen.
President. Citizen.
Get to know Dwight D. Eisenhower—General, 34th President of the United States and Gettysburg resident. The Eisenhower Exhibit Spotlight is open in the Museum Lobby inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center where you can learn more about Eisenhower's life and legacy.
Then, visit Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Get a glimpse of President Dwight and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's home life through their original furnishings, decor and memories and their picturesque property adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield.
In winter, as weather permits, enjoy a self-guided tour of the grounds, open sunrise to sunset.
For the spring, summer and fall season home tours schedule and driving directions, visit nps.gov/eise.
The exhibit spotlight is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
Guest Guidelines & Policies
Hallowed Ground
Join us in respecting the site and those who gave their last full measure. To ensure a positive guest experience for everyone, please adhere to some simple guidelines.
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