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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $9.00

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Thu 26 Dec

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

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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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S5467XXheatherb

Sep 2020

The interactive 3D pictures, the movie, and the hands on exhibits were amazing. The relaxed atmosphere was great because the National Museum was so packed in comparison. we had a huge age range with us. Ages 1yr, 11yr, 13yr, 15yr, and 2 adults. Plenty of places to nurse babies in quiet. This gave us the exact experience we were hoping to have, at a wonderful price! we registered online before coming, pre-bought our tickets without a huge purchase fee, and were able to show up and stay for over an hour in the A/C! Great Area, Lots of shopping inside, free parking, wonderful atmosphere. Great for kids, babies, and adults. We met an author who was signing books also!! What an amazing trip! We were so happy we chose this museum experience over others.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thank you for the wonderful review! It sounds like you had an amazing time! We love to have families visit with us! Our museum offers something for everyone - no matter how old, or what your level of interest! As you mentioned, we have so much to offer beyond just a museum visit! We host several special events, including book signings like you saw when you visited. Always good to visit our website t see exactly what we have going on. So glad you decided to visit with us! Please do stop back in and see us again on your next trip to Gettysburg!

adamrG4831NY

Sep 2020

It was a great experience, the kids really enjoyed it. The film at the beginning was a great learning tool and gave those a perfect point of reference for the battle and key elements to help understand the scope.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thank you for the wonderful review! Always exciting to hear that the kids enjoyed the visit! We try to offer the story of Gettysburg in different ways throughout the museum, capturing the attention of all levels of interest, and ages! Our movie does give the best overview to the battle! A must see! Thank you again for the great review! Stop back and visit with us again!

Amy_B

Aug 2020

I took my two young adult daughters along with me for a girls weekend. We had a great time the exhibits were thorough and I was touched by the whole experience.