We host groups year round, of all sizes, and ranging in age from school children to senior-travel groups! We offer something for everyone. 

PLEASE NOTE that special hours can be arranged for group visits, even if the visit needs to occur outside of our regular operating hours.

GROUP CONTACT: 
Group Outreach Director:
​Denise Doyle ddoyle@gettysburgmuseum.com
717-334-6245

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visual orientation to both the Battle of Gettysburg and the town & civilian experiences
• Exclusive group add-on programs are available upon request, such as:
  • ​A Day in the Life of an 1860's Child
  • Civil War 101 - Life of a Soldier
  • White Glove - Touch & Hold Historical Artifacts from Gettysburg
• A quiz/scavenger hunt & teachers key (see below)​
• Large gift shop and bookstore with largest selection of Civil War souvenirs, apparel, collectibles, games & toys, books and more!
• Extended hours available to groups upon request.
• Handicap accessible
• Large, clean restrooms
• Ample free parking

Quiz / Scavenger Hunt

Quiz / Scavenger Hunt Key

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Rates

Group Admission Break-down

• Adults (grades 9 & up)​ - $7.00
• Students (grade 1-8) - $5.75
• 1 free chaperone per every 15 students

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Tour Operators & Group Reservations - 717-334-6245

*Group Rate Eligibility:

• Must be an organized group - school, church, home school, reunion, civic, etc...
• Final counts & payment due 7 days prior to visit
• Walk-ins welcome, depending on availability

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Licensed Battlefield Guided tours: Step-On Guide for your Bus!

​Let us help you schedule a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield, with a Licensed Battlefield Guide! 

​Pricing is per vehicle/person, based on a 2-hour tour:​

• 16+ people (Large group / bus tours) = $150

*Pricing excludes gratuity
**Extended tour options available!

Please review information provided by the Licensed Battlefield Guides relating to COVID-19 and their policies and protective measures while doing tours by clicking here.

(Smaller group tours are available, however, to maintain social distancing, the Licensed Battlefield Guide cannot ride in a standard passenger vehicle.  You will need to follow the guide from point to point on the field.  A minimum of a     3-hour tour is recommended for this type of tour. Visit our Licensed Battlefield Tour Guides page for more details.)

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ABC Picnic Area*

The Gettysburg Heritage Center offers groups a shaded picnic area, with tables and benches to enjoy your bagged lunch! 

• Reservations must be made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your visit
• Cost:
  • $25 per group (waived if your group is visiting the Gettysburg Heritage Center museum)
  • $25 clean-up fee (applied only if trash is not cleaned up and disposed of properly in dumpster)

Need to purchase bagged lunches?

• ​Appalachian Brewing Co. - 717-334-2200 (adjoins to the picnic area)

*Subject to availability.