So I want to start by saying that Kate was an amazing and fun guide. I enjoyed listening to her and…read moreshe really did try hard to make the experience worth it. Additionally, the other woman working behind the desk was nice, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome while waiting for our tour. Guide aside, the tour itself is done in the dark, with the tour guide holding a flashlight that they zoom in and out for effect (ouch my eyes) just like in a B rated movie for cinematic effect. The 'museum' is in a maze like room with maybe one out of every 5-10 objects actually having any energy and that is probably being generous. The items we were able to see and hear about were interesting and neat to see, but we could have read about them in a lit room just as easily and enjoyed the experience a bit more. If we would have driven to Gettysburg just for the museum I would have been severely disappointed, however just at the end of the day as a final stop before leaving it wasn't a total flop.

It's not a traditional museum, but it was a fun experience. Dominic was a great tour guide. He knew…read moreall about the items and kept it interesting. My teenage son really enjoyed it.

Awesome museum, with a great movie beforehand. Had an amazing display of artifacts throughout!read more

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!

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.

I really enjoyed the Shriver House tour. There were some special artifacts on the wall that you are…read moreinvited to look at prior to the tour. The tour guide was friendly and didn't treat us like bad preschoolers like the Jennie Wade tour guide I experienced. It was pretty interesting and gave a good look into what this particular family had been experiencing during the tumultuous times of the battle.

This museum is well worth a visit. The knowledge tour guides packed in loads of information in the…read morehour long tour. Military personnel get in free too.

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!!

We visited on an overcast and dreary afternoon. We had purchased a value package of tickets which…read moreincluded this museum along with a guided bus tour into the battlefield. After hearing that the location played a major part of the battle at Gettysburg, it was interesting to visit and tour the site. Located on a small hill viewing the village and surrounding farmland, it is easy to tell that the sharpshooters had a great view of the armies as they passed through. The building has four floors and a cupola that was a great lookout for the Confederate Army. There is a parking lot located behind the museum, as well as one across the street farther away from the entrance located in the back. We visited in June, well before the high summer season for tourists, and it was sparsely attended. The receptionist warned me about a malfunctioning elevator - making my visit more difficult due to the stairs I needed to descend. Hope it works when you visit! Narration in the rooms was all right, but the hallway narration was hard to hear and difficult to match up with the display. I was expecting much more content on the hospital and care of the wounded than just one floor. If we didn't have a ticket for this already included in our purchase I would have been happy with the official NPS tours. Not sure I would recommend.