Immediately when you arrive, you notice the exterior of the building has incorporated architectural design elements from the Civil War era. Everything has been so well conceived to bring history to life, and communicate the vital importance of this fragile time in our nation's history. We did the tour package of the movie, cyclorama, and 2-hour bus tour. I was... More

You must see this on your visit to Gettysburg. The place is fairly new (2008 I think), and it is very, very well done. You can buy a ticket to see a film, a cyclorama presentation, and the museum. The film and cyclorama are both excellent and will be enjoyed by adults and children. The museum is also an excellent... More

The cyclorama was exceptional. I would recommend seeing this before going on a tour, if at all possible. We booked a 4 hour personal tour that was packed full. Our Tour guide, Howard, was a wealth of fascinating information. The museum was also very good. They do have a cafeteria there, but we opted to support local restaurant owners.

Very fun place. So much historical information, you could literally spend hours. We loved the guided tour. I can't recommend it enough. The guide was so amazing, and talk for the entire 2 hours. He not only told us facts regarding the battle, but he literally painted a picture of how the battle was unfolding each day. So worth the... More

The museum was interactive and excellent! I would not recommend it for young children - my oldest son (9) was completely enthralled, while my 4 year old had to be taken out a few times to walk around the grounds. The artifacts and multimedia displays were interesting, the employees are so knowledgeable and helpful, and the book store was amazing!

Make this the first stop on a tour of the battlefield and National Park. The Visitor Center is free. Request a free map of the battlefield. The Visitor Center also offers optional experiences for a fee. The optional fee experiences include a museum, the Cyclorama, a movie, and bus tours. It is also the place to inquire about Private Tour... More

The center offers an unusual and very informative museum to explain and inform the visitor on what happened during the Civil War and particularly in the Gettysburg battle. The Cyclorama is very good also. The downside was the restaurant - very expensive.

The center is only 5 years old and very well designed. Do the movie and the diorama - you won't be disappointed - and you'll see something rarely seen elsewhere. The museum is a large expanse of artifacts and presentations, well worth the time. Allow a couple of hours to enjoy it. The negatives were few. First, the computers at... More

If you do nothing else BOOK A GUIDED TOUR. I am the most frugal person and HATE to spend money. That said the cost of the two hour guided tour (I wish we had splurged for four) was more than worth it. I can honestly say I would not recommend you tour the park without one. I am not a... More