Why You Should Go...

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is the official start to your visit. Enjoy experiences introducing you to the Battle of Gettysburg. The Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience prepares you to tour the battlefield. See “A New Birth of Freedom” film. Experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama. Explore the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War.

Tour the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, departing the Museum & Visitor Center. Step onto the hallowed ground and reflect on the sacrifices made in July 1863. Connect with National Park Service Ranger programs.

Shop the Museum Book Store for books, gifts, and memorabilia. The Refreshment Saloon and Battlegrounds Café & Grille offer convenient on-site dining.

Add our historic sites, experiences, and events to your itinerary.

The Gettysburg Foundation is the official non-profit partner of the National Parks at Gettysburg. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Museum & Visitor Center and your donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.

Why You Should Go...

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is the official start to your visit. Enjoy experiences introducing you to the Battle of Gettysburg. The Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience prepares you to tour the battlefield. See “A New Birth of Freedom” film. Experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama. Explore the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War.

Tour the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, departing the Museum & Visitor Center. Step onto the hallowed ground and reflect on the sacrifices made in July 1863. Connect with National Park Service Ranger programs.

Shop the Museum Book Store for books, gifts, and memorabilia. The Refreshment Saloon and Battlegrounds Café & Grille offer convenient on-site dining.

Add our historic sites, experiences, and events to your itinerary.

The Gettysburg Foundation is the official non-profit partner of the National Parks at Gettysburg. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Museum & Visitor Center and your donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Hours: Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM

8:00am - 5:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Debit, ATM On-Site

Discounts: Military, Children, Seniors, Students, Groups

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Bicycle

Parking: Free On-site

Available: Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-fi, Gift Shop, Souvenirs, Bike Storage, Audio Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Private Tour, Café, Restaurant, Concessions, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Changing Station, Shuttle Service, Wheelchairs

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center offers:

Value packages.

Free parking.

Shuttles to George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital—summer weekends.

Shuttles to David Wills House, Children of Gettysburg 1863® and Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys on RabbitTransit’s Gold Line.

Ride the public Rabbit Transit for free and access additional experiences at the David Wills House, Children of Gettysburg 1863, and Ticket to the Past – Unforgettable Journeys. Present your Museum & Visitor Center ticket/proof of purchase to ride free.

Created by French artist Paul Philippoteaux in 1884, the 360-degree Gettysburg Cyclorama painting depicting Pickett’s Charge is longer than a football field and higher than a four-story building.

Before feature films, IMAX and virtual reality, the cyclorama was a popular attraction in the 1880s.