Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

• DC: Small Group Max 12 Gettysburg National Military Park Day Tour

• Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

• Private Washington to Gettysburg Tour by Luxury Car

• Groovy Gettysburg Scavenger Hunt

Admission is free to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, though some features (including the film) have a fee. To visit the battlefields with a licensed guide through the park, expect to pay US$40 per person for a bus tour; prices are discounted for kids. Car tours cost US$82 per vehicle (for one to six people) for two hours and US$117 for three hours.

Yes, you can visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center independently, though it’s easier with your own transportation. Routes are well-marked and anyone with a private car can take a self-guided tour. You can also visit by bike, or follow a walking trail through battlefield sites.

Aim for the spring or fall season when planning your trip. The Civil War battlefields are best visited in sunny, pleasant weather. Summers in Gettysburg are hot and muggy, meaning you’ll likely be confined to the air-conditioned car or bus. Winters can be freezing, and often bring snow.

Yes, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is a great option for families. Tickets for bus tours are discounted for kids 6–12, and free for children 5 and under. Don’t miss Devil’s Den, a 180-million-year-old boulder field that’s a favorite with families.

Yes, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is accessible to travelers with disabilities. The Visitor Center can accommodate both standard and motorized wheelchairs, and there are wheelchair-accessible parking spaces. The battlefields have 26 miles (42 kilometers) of paved road that can be visited by private vehicle or bus.