The American Civil War Museum is Gettysburg’s only museum to recount the Civil War in its entirety. Through life-sized figures and an audio-visual production, visitors will become witness to more than 30 of the war’s most significant events to include Pickett’s Charge and Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg Address to name a few. It is a truly unique, educational, and fun experience for all ages!

Some of our key selling points for youth and educational tour groups include:

• Great visual orientation to the war and the Battle of Gettysburg
• Study guide and quiz available
• A private park on premises available at no charge for:
  • Bagged lunches
  • Student performances
• Kid-friendly gift shop with largest selection of Civil War toys and books for school projects
• Complimentary living history encampment programs weekends April – October.
• Children’s activities June – August on Saturdays (nominal charge.) Special arrangement can be made to accommodate groups at other times
• Extended hours available to groups upon request.
• Handicap accessible
• Large clean restrooms
• Ample free parking

Some of our key selling point for the adult market and adult tour groups:

• Complimentary living history encampment programs weekends April – October.
• Great visual orientation to the war and the Battle of Gettysburg
• Large clean restrooms
• Extended hours available to groups upon request.
• Handicap accessible
• Ample free parking
• Retail store with a wide & diverse selection of gifts & souvenirs including art, collectibles and books

The Gettysburg Gift Center, conveniently located in the lobby of the American Civil War Museum, is one of the town’s largest and finest gift shops. The gift center offers a complete selection of gifts and souvenirs, including apparel, games, toys, books, and music. The shop’s 3,200 square feet of retail space is large enough to accommodate groups of all sizes.