ALERT: The Taneytown Road Entrance to the Museum & Visitor Center will be closed for rehabilitation beginning Dec. 5, 2022. Detour information is available for entering the complex at the Baltimore Pike Entrance. Learn more.

ALERT: Little Round Top is now closed to all visitation for rehabilitation. Learn more.

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

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The official start to your Gettysburg visit.
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.

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:

 

Exhibits, Tours & Events

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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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 local favorites and ice cream, as well as warm Adams County apple dumplings.

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.

Battlegrounds Café & Grille Hours: 

  • Daily, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., December – February
  • Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., March – November

For group dining requests and accommodations, call 717-338-1243, option 5.

Refreshment Saloon Hours:

  • Winter: Closed beginning Nov. 20, 2022 | Open for group tours by reservation only
  • Spring, Summer, Fall: Daily, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Hours subject to change)

For group dining requests and accommodations, call 717-338-1243, option 5. Hours will be modified for group accommodations.

Now offering group dinners. Reservations required in advance. Call 717-338-1243, option 5.

Ask about our on-site catering to host your event at the Museum & Visitor Center. Call 7147-338-1243, option 5.

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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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Eisenhower Exhibit Spotlight

Introductory Exhibit | Featured in the Museum Lobby

Inspired by the life and career of General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Eisenhower Exhibit Spotlight introduces you to President Eisenhower and prepares you for a tour of Eisenhower National Historic Site.

Located in the Museum Lobby at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, the introductory exhibit is available for visitors to enjoy at no charge.

Then, during fall and winter, you are welcome to drive to the historic site to explore the grounds of the farm and property that was owned by Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower.

The exhibit spotlight is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. 

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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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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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