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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

4.5 (234 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation
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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
Gettysburg Heritage Center

Ages: Youth (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Watch the award-winning orientation movie, Gettysburg Animated Map
  • Included: Self-Guided Tour of the Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum
  • Included: Discover the visual and interactive experience from both the town and battle perspectives

Not included

  • Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. Gettysburg Heritage Center

    Admission included

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 Utilizing artifacts, historical documents, interactive displays, and 3-D productions, visitors will gain a better understanding of the events that took place in Gettysburg before, during and after the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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Gettysburg Heritage Center 297 Steinwehr Ave, 17325-2815, Gettysburg, United States See on map

End point

  • Gettysburg Heritage Center 297 Steinwehr Ave, 17325-2815, Gettysburg, United States See on map

Using your ticket

This tickets provides direct entry into the attraction

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 234 reviews
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