This place is not for people who only want to learn about Gettysburg history, or only look at…read morebattle relics. If this is what you're looking for, go to the Battlefield Museum. It is for people who love all aspects of history. The collection of rare artifacts from Gettysburg, WWI,WWII, JFK are world class. I was blown away by the quality and amount of it. The tea set from Berghof, The Winter's Collection, Mehan's personal items, The JFK refused/canceled check, the photos in Dealy Square. I could go on forever.... the complaints here seem foolish. It would be like going to the Smithsonian seeing all the items on display there and complaining that you missed Madonna's famous bra.

Interesting little old house turned museum crammed full of donated and consignment "artifacts" and…read morenovelties from various decades. It's a tight squeeze to get down the aisles and every square inch was filled with cabinets, shelves, posters, you name it. It's all free to look, and you just might find something to grab your interest.

I really wanted to like this. You do the "tour" in the dark. There are a lot of objects, some…read moredefinitely have an energy, some not so much. I would much rather go through with the lights on and be able to read stories instead of going through with a guide and only hearing about a couple. Our guide was very sweet, but I feel like this could be organized differently to make a better experience.

We originally completed the VIP tour and enjoyed it so much we decided to go back for the…read moreparanormal investigation. I'm still speechless over it. There is so much interesting history about the objects and their origins, and we experienced an extraordinary amount of paranormal activity including photographic evidence. Dom is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable, personable, and respectful to both entities and guests. I truly feel a connection to this place now and we will be visiting anytime we return to Gettysburg in the future.

We were blown away as we drove in the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. It opened in April…read more2008, is meticulously clean and impeccably maintained. The building's thoughtful design really sets the tone for a meaningful visit. They've done an outstanding job sharing the layered stories of the Battle of Gettysburg--why it happened, how it unfolded, and its lasting impact on our nation. Their storytelling truly honors the sacrifices made, weaving history into every exhibit. Staff were exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. The interactive displays were a highlight--my kids especially loved the miniature cannon where they could "pull the trigger," and the realistic cannon shells you could actually lift to feel their weight. Super engaging! And please, Don't skip the Cyclorama. This massive 360° painting weighs a staggering 8 tons--4 tons of canvas and 4 tons of paint--and it's presented so vividly you feel like you're standing there in the middle of the battlefield. In short, the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center delivers history with clarity, compassion, and creativity. A truly unforgettable visit -- 5 stars all the way!

The short film and cyclorama are a great way to start your trip to Gettysburg to have a refresher…read moreon history and the grounds you are about to explore. Also, they are prepared to handle bus loads of people at a time - these guys are pros! Fun fact: Only 5% of people pass the Gettysburg battlefield guide test -- these guys know their stuff! We went in our own one time, and went back with a guide and it was a way better experience. Highly recommend going with a proper guide to really understand Gettysburg!

very nice museum that shows not only civil war relics but one of the sycamore tree remains that…read morestood during the civil war. They also have war simulations, 3D movies and pictures, and the admission price is cheap. The staff is also very nice

We booked a private tour through the center. It was a two hour tour of the battlefield with a…read morelicensed guide in our own car. I can't recommend this enough. I wish we had booked a longer tour! Our guide, Jim, was excellent. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He was able to pull our individual interests in making the tour more personal. The museum was good. It wasn't overly big, but I would say give yourself an hour to tour it. Honestly, any bigger and I would have succumbed to information overload. The gift shop was nice. There was a little bit of everything for everybody. They had a really good selection of books. Oh, and while we were there, there were re-enactors on the front lawn. All in all our visit made for a great day.

I came here a few years ago and it was a disappointing experience with almost nothing to look at…read more Recently someone affiliated with the museum sent me a nasty message and reported my review. Yelp disappointed me by removing my review despite me detailing my experience. It may have changed in the last 5 years, but the fact the business thinks it's okay to send rude messages about a years old review would make me discourage people from visiting and will report my findings from my personal expo as I see fit.

My son and I were visiting Gettysburg and we happened to see this museum from the road because…read morethere is an authentic WW2 era tracked vehicle displayed in front. Admission is very inexpensive and this family-operated museum is incredibly impressive! Having had our share of Civil War history for two straight days, we chose to start with the lower level WW1 & WW2 exhibits. I was absolutely blown away by the volume of incredible artifacts the museum possesses! MacAuthur's pipes & aviators. Jimmy Stewart's uniform. World War 1 trench art made form spent artillery casings. A real "blue max", the exhibit is incredibly rich! The grandfather of the young man operating the museum these days collected as many WW2 artifacts as he could while growing up during/after the war, eventually serving in Korea himself, and opening this museum about 1963. After spending about 45-minutes on the lower level, we took in the Civil War exhibit on the top level. I was struck most by collection of Civil War reunion ribbons from the late 19th century. I hadn't seen these artifacts before. I would say this is a "must visit" destination for any serious military history buff. You will be impressed. Not your standard government-operated museum, but has an incredible and unique collection.

What a great time capsule of American history to the life of civilians during the battle in 1863…read more Ms. Marcia was an excellent guide. My family and I learned so much about the battle that wasn't on the traditional battlefield. The attic was one of the highlights of our trip to Gettysburg.

The house guides set the tone dressed in costume of the 1860s. The house is authentic. It was…read moreinhabited by the Shriver family during the Civil War. The dad went to fight and left mom and daughters to care for the house. Our guide not only told the story of the family but what was going on in Gettysburg during the 3 day battle. Each room represented the family, the attic was taken over as a post for Confederate soldiers and basement was the saloon the owner never got to open. A sad story of how a family pays a price during war. Worth a visit.

Great way to start the GETTYSBURG trip .. .. Of course, this is a must-see for all fans of…read more'GETTYSBURG' .. .. Located amazingly close to McPherson's Ridge on the first day of battle, got a terrific solo tour of the building from LEO who gave an in-depth 360-degree account of what led up to that fateful day .. .. Beneath the cupola were three floors of top-tier exhibits that in-depth to the battle, aftermath and overall story of the war .. .. Being that last visitor of the day, had a lovely banter about civil war strategy with the staff and might have kept them there past closing .. .. THANKS GUYS!!

The cupola tour is what makes this worth it. You're not getting a tour of the structure, but rather…read morethe battlefields all around it, visible from the cupola. The guide was knowledgeable, and easy-going. The museum is fine, but it doesn't feel necessity. It goes into the seminary's role in the battles some, but also repeats much of what you see at Gettysburg National Military Park.

PROS: nice security guard and very clean. They have an elevator and their location is nice. Most…read moreimportantly it's free CONS: the hours aren't good and there's only scarce street parking. The variety is also limited OVERALL: if you're in the area on foot I would definitely check this out

Lots of great information and even better because it's free admission! The bottom floor tells the…read morehistory of the house and it's inhabitants and the second floor has information about Lincoln's visit the evening before the Gettysburg Address and has the table where he finished writing the address. If you're in the area, definitely worth a visit!

Our family of 21 had a wonderful 45-minute guided tour of the Jennie Wade House. Normally, they…read morelimit groups to 15 people, but since we were one big family with a few little kids, they kindly made an exception so we could stay together. We had a 3pm tour booked but arrived early around 2:45pm and were able to start just 6 minutes ahead of schedule, which was a nice surprise. The tour took us through all three stories of the duplex home, which stood right in the heart of the Gettysburg battle. We even got to inspect several bullet holes up close, offering a tangible glimpse into what life must have been like during the 1860s. Our guide was fantastic--engaging and full of interesting stories about Jennie Wade, her family, and the era. A very educational and enjoyable experience overall!

Erin, our tour guide was very pleasant and patient (we had kids with inquiring minds in our group)…read more The tour was about 45 mins long, very informative and obviously not rushed as this was a small house. The museum store seemed to have been the cheapest too! Definitely buy your magenta here and not the national museum (double the price!) Went on a Sunday and last tour of the day was at 3:15. Take all the pics but no videos, all good!