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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

Sat 28 Dec

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Starting at $9.00

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Sat 28 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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John S

May 2021

We really enjoyed our visit to the Gettysburg Heritage Museum. A different approach to the historic battle. Great to relive the experiences of the residents of Gettysburg. Highly recommended.

agratz410

May 2021

We hadn't visited Gettysburg since we were teens over a decade ago, so when we learned of the remodel here, we thought we were bummed. I did not expect this level of high quality display of history at the heritage center and was blown away! This museum makes you feel like you are really there experiencing the civil war era. The heritage did not disappoint. 10/10 recommend for history nerds and families on a trip like us! Our kids are 11 and 7 and also really enjoyed the experiences. Loved it and will be back!

Nancy_B

Apr 2021

The museum closes at 4. We arrived there at 3:15 and they would not let us in. You must be there by three. Your website did not tell us that.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

I am sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. In order to experience the entire museum, and orientation movie, it takes at minimum 1 hour. I did double check our listing, and it notes last entrance is 1 hour prior to closing. We are happy to extend your ticket to another visit, or if you prefer, issue a refund through Viator. I apologize for the confusion. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss with you further, and take care of processing your refund. 717-334-6245.