Tours and Tickets to Experience Shriver House Museum

There are plenty of ways to experience the Shriver House Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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In 2026, tickets to the Shriver House Museum cost US$15 for adults, US$14 for seniors and veterans, and US$10 for kids aged 6–12. Children aged 5 or younger and active military members can visit for free. Note that ticket prices don’t include tax. The museum is only accessible for seasonal tours, and it’s recommended to book ahead.

Yes, families with children are welcome to tour the Shriver House Museum; as the museum reminds visitors, the Shriver family had two young children who lived at the home during the US Civil War. However, due to the tour’s historic nature, very young kids may not be interested.

No, there is no free parking available at the Shriver House Museum. The historic house is located right on Gettysburg’s busy Baltimore Street, and does not have its own parking lot. Metered street parking is available in the area on Baltimore Street and on some side streets.

Yes, visitors are encouraged to take photos inside and out at the Shriver House Museum—it is one of Gettysburg’s notable historic attractions, after all. Just be aware that flash photography is not permitted, and that tours cannot be recorded without prior consent from management.

It takes roughly 30 minutes to explore the Shriver House Museum with a guided tour. However, the museum recommends setting aside up to an hour to take in all the artifacts and historical features. It’s easy to fit a trip here into a full day of sightseeing in Gettysburg.