The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is your gateway to Gettysburg's history.
Gettysburg inspires & humbles.
It's a place to share. It brings us together.
Bring your group together at Gettysburg and begin your journey here.
Tour groups of 16 or more receive special opportunities at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center including group rates on tickets to our experiences, battlefield tours and nearby historic sites. Enjoy convenient on-site dining options and shopping during your visit.
- Groups can take advantage of convenient dining options including group breakfasts, dinners and boxed meals. Groups are encouraged to call ahead for dining accommodations, 717-338-1243, ext. 5.
- Groups enjoy convenient on-site shopping in our Museum Book Store. Shop for books, gifts, apparel, memorabilia and more.
Note: For student groups (grades K-12), one chaperone is required for every seven students. Chaperones/teachers should remain with their students/children at all times, in all areas of the building and complex. Students are admitted to the venues only when accompanied by a chaperone. Chaperones are responsible for ensuring orderly and respectful behavior.
Plan your group's visit to explore Gettysburg today.
For assistance, reservations or ideas to make your group's visit memorable, call us at 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436 or email us at reservations@gettysburgfoundation.org.
Welcome Groups
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is your hub for activities, experiences and events during your group's visit to Gettysburg.
Call us at 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436 to make your group reservations.
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 outdoors on our terrace or in the designated picnic areas. Order boxed meals in advance.
Battlegrounds Café & Grille Hours:
Daily, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Request group dining and accommodations online or call 717-338-1243, option 5.
Refreshment Saloon Hours:
Closed for the winter season.
Request group dining and accommodations within or outside of listed operating hours 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 group's event at the Museum & Visitor Center. Call 717-338-1243, option 5.
Special Group Programs
Behind-the-Scenes Program
An Evening with the Painting for Groups
Lights on, close up and behind the scenes, discover the secrets of the Gettysburg Cyclorama with an all-access look at this historic treasure.
- Step inside the illusion for an interactive tour as you hear the story, admire the artwork and even find a few surprises.
- We’ll guide your group through the construction, preservation and immersive effects of a spectacle audiences have called “moving,” “riveting” and “breathtaking.”
- Experience the Cyclorama in a whole new light—with the lights on.
Call us at 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436 to arrange your group's behind the scenes special programs.
Information for Group Leaders
Leaders have become legends at Gettysburg. Now it’s your turn.
Whether you're a driver, guide or chaparone, these helpful tips will help you lead your group to a successul Gettysburg campaign.
Information for Drivers, Guides & Chaperones
Plan Your Group's Visit to Gettysburg.
Whether your group is visiting for the first time, or returning to explore Gettysburg, let us help you plan your group visit.
We look forward to welcoming you to Gettysburg! Call us today at 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436.