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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 Jul

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Mon 21 Jul

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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

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 Utilizing artifacts, historical documents, interactive displays, and 3-D productions, visitors will gain a better understanding of the events that took place in Gettysburg before, during and after the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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davehS9217KU

Jul 2024

I stopped in on July 2, 2024 to check out the museum/film before my three hour guided battlefield tour. I cannot recommend BOTH of those options enough! The Gettysburg Heritage Center is awesome! We really enjoyed the exhibits and the cellar experience. As well as the film/animated map. They have done a GREAT job putting everything together. But I cannot express how valuable the guided tour is! Honestly worth every penny! Nothing can replace the knowledge of a Licensed Battlefield Guide! I highly recommend The Heritage Center! (they have some great stuff in the gift shop too!)

Trek62466169814

Jul 2024

Beware!!! DONT TAP cancel button. There is no confirmation option it’s automatic and updates overnight. On July 4th, 2024, I went in to the system pulled up my account to see if I could cancel My ticket order without losing my money (we encountered car trouble and needed to Get a repair done). There was a cancel button which I tapped expecting it to take me to a screen to cancel as there were other navigation buttons there too. The cancel button navigated to a screen and simply showed the tickets. Nothing indicating they were cancelled. I exited still nothing showing they werecancelled.Nothing asking you to confirm cancellation request. I Went out of system. Signed back in, still showed tickets as active, nothing showing cancelled or pending cancellation. It was not until the next morning I received an email saying my tickets were cancelled so buyer beware, the cancel button is not a navigation option but, it IS THE CANCELLATION action, there is no confirm cancellation option with this business. In today’s age when they ask double and triple confirmation of basically all computerized orders of any type, it was upsetting to find there was no confirmation of action. I lost my money and my tickets by simply trying to find out if I was within the cancellation window of no refund. If it had shown that, I would not have cancelled. Admittedly I suspicioned I was but thought I’d at least check. Sadly 🥲🥲there is no checking. Next time if I find interest in a place I’ll use other option for purpose or wait in the line to purchase at the place. The site 🔥 my money, tickets gone, zippo.

Christine_T

Jun 2024

This museum is a must see for anyone who toured the battlefield. The short film shown illustrated the battle tactics so clear. The exhibits were great, the Basement Experience being the best.