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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 21 Oct

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Starting at $9.00

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Mon 21 Oct

Starting at $9.00

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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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Terri_M

Aug 2021

With this being our first trip to Gettysburg, this Center and Museum was one of the best resources for detailed summary of the 3 day battle and events. We loved the movie and other personal stories depicted. Great gift store also. Very reasonable admission.

689meganz

Aug 2021

Wow! So glad that we found the heritage center! We booked an auto tour and were fortunate to get Bob, a retired history teacher and Gettysburg expert! We learned so much from him and were moved by the stories and interaction that we had with him. Our kids are 13, 11, and 9 and he tailored many of the stories to spark their interest. I highly recommend the heritage center.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for the amazing review! We are always eager to help visitors with tour options - there are many, and finding the right method is key! It sounds like a private tour was exactly what you were looking for. The Licensed Battlefield Guides are a great way to learn about the battle! As with your tour, they can cater the experience to the audience. Thank you for visiting with us, and please stop back and see us again!

FrankDfromPA

Aug 2021

Very nicely laid out. Very informative. Nice multimedia displays. I particularly liked the number amount of first hand account quotations. The quality of the displays and information rivaled the national museum across town. It was handy having the auto tour and other tours starting here as well. My only negative comment is the fairly late owning time and early closing time are a bit inconvenient.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for visiting with us! We try to share facts about the battle, but more importantly, the humanity of the battle that unfolded in our small town. To read or hear first-hand accounts from people who experienced the fighting and devastation makes it more realistic and relatable. Our operating hours are typically shorter at this time of year during the week. We are a little short on staff at this time, which leads to the hours being shorter than usual. We do apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you again for visiting and for the wonderful review!