Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission

Step into the story of Gettysburg beyond the battlefield. At the Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum, discover how the Civil War transformed a bustling town and the lives of the people who called it home.

Explore at your own pace through interactive displays, 3-D videos, artifacts, memorabilia, and excerpts from letters and diaries. The Cellar Experience recreates the townspeople’s perspective as they sheltered in basements while fighting raged nearby. Your visit concludes with Gettysburg Animated Map, an award-winning orientation film that traces the three days of battle. The center borders Gettysburg National Military Park, offering a compelling introduction to the area’s history for families and visitors of all ages. Allow 1–2 hours for your visit, and remember that the last museum entrance is 1 hour before closing.

Make the Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum part of your visit and see the town’s history brought vividly to life.