Museum & Visitor Center

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our Gettysburg community of guests, staff and volunteers is our priority.

While we are taking extra precautions to help keep you safe, exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit.

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Exhibits, Tours & Events / Museum & Visitor Center

Your
Gettysburg Visit
Begins Here.

A young visitor greets the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is your hub for activities and attractions during your visit.

Start here.

The Museum & Visitor Center provides exclusive resources and experiences to introduce you to the Battle of Gettysburg and prepare you for a tour of the battlefield:

  • Go Prepared. 
    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 interpretive programs.
  • Refuel at the Battlegrounds Café.
  • Shop the Museum Bookstore for books, gifts and memorabilia.

Exhibits, Tours & Events

Go Prepared.

Exclusively at the Museum & Visitor Center, the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience will set the framework for your visit.

 

Schedule your battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide and step onto hallowed ground.

 

Go prepared. Include our exhibits, tours and events as part of your Gettysburg visit.

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Dining Options

Battlegrounds Café

Enjoy hot and cold food selections along with your favorite made-to-order coffees (lattes, espressos, iced coffee) and bottled beverages. Choose from a variety of cold sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs, pizzas and paninis.

If you’re looking to soothe your sweet tooth, we feature local favorite, Mr. G’s home made ice cream, as well as warm Adams County apple dumplings and a new Apple Adams CounTEA in Feb. 2021.

For your convenience, order a boxed lunch for your family, small group, or couple, and dine outdoors on our patio or picnic area. Order boxed meals in advance
 

Current Hours of Operation: 

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For group dining requests and accommodations: aramark@gettysburgfoundation.org.

 

Refreshment Saloon - Currently Closed

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.

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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.

Plan Your Visit