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NEW Temporary Exhibit in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

A Rough Coarse Life: The World of the Civil War Soldier

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“We are met on a great battlefield of that war.”
–Abraham Lincoln

Before heading out to that "great battlefield," gain insight into the battle, the stories and personalities by starting your Gettysburg visit with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.

Significance

Why start your visit at the Museum & Visitor Center?

The battlefield is vast. The names are legendary. The experience is humbling.

Go prepared.

Follow the events from the war’s first shots to the Battle of Gettysburg to Lincoln’s immortal address with the film, A New Birth of Freedom.
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Pickett’s Charge in the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama.
View the war and its aftermath through authentic artifacts and interactive exhibits in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War. View the new exhibit, A Rough Coarse Life: The World of the Civil War Soldier, now open in the Gilder Lehrman Special Exhibits Gallery.
Tour the battle’s decisive sites on an official battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide.
Connect to the battlefield and its stories through National Park Service walks, hikes and talks.
Visit Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Refuel at our convenient on-site dining options, the Refreshment Saloon and the Battlegrounds Cafe & Grille.
Shop the Museum Book Store for guidebooks, audio tours, gifts, apparel and memorabilia.

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One ticket, three experiences to begin your Gettysburg visit.

Film Cyclorama Museum

Save & Purchase the Experience + Bus Tour Value Package

At A Glance

One ticket. Three experiences: Film, Cyclorama & Museum

Allow 2 hours

Adult: $18.75
Senior 65+: $17.75
Veteran: $17.75
Youth 6-12: $13.75
Child 5-Under: Free
Active Military: Free

Wheelchair accessible

Sudden, loud sounds of battle

Starts and Ends at the Museum & Visitor Center (MAP)

Free parking at Museum & Visitor Center lots

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Important Information:

Timed tickets are issued for all show times of the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience.

Current schedule: Film/Cyclorama showings every 30 minutes from 9:30 a.m. The final Film/Cyclorama show of the day begins at 3 p.m.

The National Park Service partners with the Gettysburg Foundation to enhance the preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg through public outreach and private financial support.

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See the Film "A New Birth of Freedom"

"A New Birth of Freedom" Film

Set the Scene

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the 22-minute film “A New Birth of Freedom” provides the backdrop for your visit with a dramatic look at the Battle of Gettysburg and its place in history.

Go prepared. Set the scene for your visit by seeing the film before venturing out on the battlefield.

It's all part of your Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience.

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Experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama

Gettysburg Cyclorama

Feel the Fury

Originally displayed in 1884, this massive fully-restored, 360-degree painting places you in the middle of Pickett’s Charge on the decisive third day of the Battle.

Get ready for the Pickett's Charge site on the battlefield. Go prepared. The Cyclorama is included in your Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience.

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Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War

Share the Journey

Shackles. Swords. Bullet-pierced furniture.

Through rare artifacts and interactive stories, journey back through the events and issues surrounding the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Museum exhibits help to tell the story. Now open in the Museum, the new exhibit, A Rough Coarse Life: The World of the Civil War Soldier, offers a window into the lives, experiences and memories of those who struggled, suffered and survived a century and a half ago. Some artifacts were never-before-seen on display.

The Museum is included in your Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience, or as a Museum Experience ticket.

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Exhibits & Tours

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Battlefield Value Package

Film Cyclorama & Museum + Battlefield Bus Tour

Make the most of your Gettysburg visit. Package the Film, Cyclorama and Museum with a battlefield bus tour for one memorable Gettysburg experience.

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Tour the Battlefield

Bus. Car. Bike.

Step onto the hallowed ground and experience Little Round Top, Devil's Den and the Angle beyond the history books and movies. You'll tour the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide either in your car, by motor coach or bicycle.

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Battlefield Car Tour

Personalized Experience

Don’t miss a thing on your guided Battlefield Car Tour. Either onboard or point to point, your License Battlefield Guide will provide you with plenty of stops to answer your questions and enjoy your own private tour of the battlefield.

Call to reserve your guided battlefield car tour: 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436

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Gettysburg Cyclorama

Experience Pickett's Charge

Originally displayed in 1884, the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama is a massive fully-restored, 360-degree painting that places you in the middle of Pickett’s Charge on the decisive third day of the Battle.

Experience the Cyclorama as part of the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Package.

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Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys

The NEW Virtual Reality Experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™

All aboard for Gettysburg's first immersive virtual reality experience. During your visit, you will join one of three historic figures on a virtual journey to the railroad station following the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath in July 1863.

Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys

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Children of Gettysburg 1863^®

Family-Friendly Adventure

Gettysburg's most family-friendly, interactive children's history museum. More than a typical children's museum, Children of Gettysburg 1863^® tells the engaging stories of the children, teens and young adults who lived in and near Gettysburg during and after the 1863 battle.

Children of Gettysburg 1863^®

Plan Your Visit to Gettysburg.

Whether you are visiting for the first time, or you return year-after-year, we can help you plan your visit.

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Significance

Why start your visit at the Museum & Visitor Center?

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At A Glance

Important Information:

"A New Birth of Freedom" Film

Set the Scene

Gettysburg Cyclorama

Feel the Fury

Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War

Share the Journey

Exhibits & Tours

Battlefield Value Package

Film Cyclorama & Museum + Battlefield Bus Tour

Tour the Battlefield

Bus. Car. Bike.

Battlefield Car Tour

Personalized Experience

Gettysburg Cyclorama

Experience Pickett's Charge

Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys

The NEW Virtual Reality Experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

Family-Friendly Adventure

Plan Your Visit to Gettysburg.

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Children of Gettysburg 1863^®