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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

Overview

How did the Battle of Gettysburg affect the small bustling town, & the people who called it home? As you travel through the Heritage Center, discover what life was like before, during and after the battle. This story of courage & turmoil is told through engaging 3-D videos, interactive displays, text panels containing excerpts from letters & diaries, artifacts & memorabilia. The popular, "Cellar Experience," is included in the tour. Experience what it was like for the townspeople who were confined to their basements, listening as the battle was fought around them. The tour concludes with the Award-Winning movie, "Gettysburg: Animated Map," which was produced by the Civil War Trust. The movie, which covers the three days of fighting, is a good orientation & overview on the battle. Bordering the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, the Heritage Center is an educational & entertaining experience for families and groups of all ages. Allow 1-2 hours.

City: Gettysburg

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $9.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $9.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Watch the award-winning orientation movie, Gettysburg Animated Map

Self-Guided Tour of the Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum

Discover the visual and interactive experience from both the town and battle perspectives

Route and map

Meeting point

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Gettysburg
297 Steinwehr Ave,

This tickets provides direct entry into the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Last entrance into the museum is 1 hour prior to closing
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Gettysburg Heritage Center

The Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum offers a new and unique look at the Battle of Gettysburg. The two-part self guided tour provides a VISUAL & INTERACTIVE experience from both the town and battle perspectives. Utilizing artifacts, historical documents, interactive displays, and 3-D productions, visitors will gain a better understanding of the events that took place in Gettysburg before, during and after the battle. How would you react if you were found in this situation? What the people of the town do during this battle and invasion – freeze, flee or fight? Hear their stories! They were ordinary people doing extraordinary things in a time when their home was in turmoil. Located in the lobby of the Heritage Center is one of Gettysburg’s finest gift shops, offering an extensive selection of quality gifts: Books - Collectibles - Apparel - Souvenirs - Educational Materials - Replica Weapons - Art - Home Decor - Toys & Games

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (87)

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Nikera_K

Oct 2022

Thieves! I booked this experience before leaving for our trip. When I got to Gettysburg no one had any idea where this place was and it’s only open 10-3! We never found it. They took my money.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I am sorry to hear you were unable to locate the museum. We have been a staple in Gettysburg for 10 years. We are located in the heart of Gettysburg. We are happy to work with you, and refund you for your tickets. Please reach out to us so we can better understand the information that is missing from the listing so we can improve it for future visitors, and if need be, reach out to TripAdvisor to correct invalid information. My understanding is that the address for every attraction is on the listing, but if not, we need that fixed immediately. Thank you! Stephanie

fozziedoodle

Oct 2022

I booked this activity after reading about in on tripadvisor. According to the listing it was available seven days a week. My reservation was for a Tuesday. Upon arrival the sign on the front door listing the hours said closed on Tuesday. Needless to say we were very disappointed. We could not go any other day as we were leaving. Next time I will call before booking. As a follow up we were able to get a full refund. Make sure to call the museum before booking.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I am sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. We are limited on staffing this fall. We have since updated Viator and found away to block Tuesdays and Wednesdays from being booked in the future.

Destination819640

Oct 2022

This is a great little museum. Don’t miss the cellar experience it is really awesome. Seeing this battle through the citizens perspective is eye opening.