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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

4.5(238)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 238 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Gettysburg Heritage Center
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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to/from attractions

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

Cancellation policy

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

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