Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is a Civil War history museum in Adams County featuring 22,000 square feet of exhibition space with military artifacts, weapons, uniforms, and documentary materials. It serves as the main hub for visitors exploring the battlefield and understanding the grounds.

The original museum was established in 1881 and displayed the J. Albertus Danner artifact collection at that time. The current facility opened in 2008 and replaced the earlier buildings with a modern complex.

The visitor center displays a 377-foot Cyclorama painting by French artist Paul Philippoteaux that captures the crucial moment of Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg. This artwork offers a direct view into one of the war's most significant moments.

Licensed battlefield guides lead tours departing from the center and explain troop movements and battle tactics across the grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and prepare for changing weather conditions, as the tours cover large distances.

The McKenna Foundation Resource Room provides genealogical research tools and databases for visitors to trace their family connections to Civil War soldiers. This specialized resource allows discovering personal stories of war participants.

Location: Adams County

Inception: 2008

Address: 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Opening Hours: December 24 09:00-14:00; April - October 08:00-18:00; November - March 09:00-17:00; Holidays off

Phone: +(877)8742478

Website: https://nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

GPS coordinates: 39.81157,-77.22604

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42