Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center — Attraction in Cumberland Township

🚗🌟 A Reverent Odyssey Through Time: Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 🌟🚗

Greetings, fellow travelers on the path of history. Allow me to share the profound journey my family and I embarked upon at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, a voyage guided by the hands of fate and a reverent soul named Darryl.

🏛️ A Sojourn Amidst History's Embrace: Our odyssey began with the echoes of the past enveloping us as we entered the sacred halls of the museum. Within these walls, artifacts whispered tales of valor and sacrifice, grounding us in the solemn reality of the Battle of Gettysburg.

🚶 Trails of Reflection: Guided by Darryl's wisdom and insight, we traversed the very trails where history unfolded its pages. With each step, we honored the courage of those who marched before us, our hearts heavy with the weight of their legacy.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Legacy of Learning: Our journey was enriched by the Junior Ranger program, a beacon of light for young souls seeking understanding amidst the shadows of the past. Through exploration and education, our children paid homage to the heroes of yesteryear.

🌳 Serenity Amongst Sacrifice: Amidst the tranquility of the surrounding countryside, we paused to reflect upon the profound sacrifices made upon these sacred fields. In the hush of nature's embrace, we whispered our gratitude to those who gave their last full measure of devotion.

🛍️ Tokens of Tribute: Before bidding farewell, we ventured into the gift shop, where treasures awaited to serve as reminders of our pilgrimage. Each trinket held the weight of history, a testament to the enduring significance of our journey.

May our footsteps echo softly upon the soil of Gettysburg, a testament to the reverence with which we tread. And to Darryl, our guide and guardian of history's flame, we offer our deepest gratitude for illuminating our path with knowledge and understanding.

If you seek a voyage through time that transcends the ordinary, I urge you to heed the call of Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. There, amidst the echoes of the past, you will find a journey of remembrance and reflection...

I’ve been here a couple times and each time I learn something new. This time I visited on Memorial Day and watched the parade and attended the ceremony, the crowd wasn’t bad. I imagine they get more people visiting in July.

If you are interested in American history, the civil war or just interested in learning about the battle at Gettysburg, you have to stop here. You can tour the battlefield for free. There was no parking fee the day I visited however there is a charge to watch the movie in the visitors center and to get into the museum there.

I parked at the Visitors Center and walked over to the Meade House, saw several monuments and markers, and walked to the Soldier’s Cemetery. They do have an auto tour which is well marked.

There are several parking lots and public restrooms. There is a cafe in the visitors center - coffee, snacks, sandwiches, hot food, dessert.

I missed the movie on this occasion but have seen it before and it’s worth watching before you go driving around unless you are already knowledgeable but I’m that case you still might enjoy the movie.

You can get to the Jennie Wade house by waking through the cemetery to Baltimore street. Her grace is actually in that cemetery so you might as well visit the house. It was closed by the time I got there this time.

You could probably this a weekend trip. There was a lot I didn’t see today but I live close enough that I can come back. You can rent bikes, there is a company that does a bus tour and of course,...

I agree with that don't eat here because the prices are ridiculous and it's not run by the park service or anybody at the visitor center. It's like a third-party hired out café and the food is really bad quality.! The museum bookstore had an author signing, so we looked out and got a historical book for our son, author: William Styple signed! there's some snacks available there lots of historical books, lotta tchotchkes it seemed very commercialized like you can get a coffee mug with Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln bubblehead lol. bus tours are $40 for adults. I can't remember the prices for kids and they have four of those that leave Daley. It looks like I'm not sure if it's going to change later in spring or summer hours and the visitor center is nice and the upkeep is nice, and the restrooms are clean. Very windy out on the battlefield. there is a tour where you sit in your car and watch a couple videos at various stop so you can get out and then there's the walking tour that takes about an hour and a half and then there's the bus tours that take about two hours.. My family recommends the auto & walking tours, download the app. Learning about an important war in our country, shouldn't be considered a Tour strap and shouldn't be so much money specially if people need chip jars so apparently they're not getting paid a living wage which is a whole other story but yes, recommend going to Gettysburg at least once in your life and it's quite educational if you download the...