Gettysburg National Military Park - National Park Directory

A canon sits in front of an equestrian statue.

This statue of Henry Slocum sits on Steven's Knoll near Culp's Hill.

The Mississippi Monument at sunrise.

The Irish Brigade Monument.

The Soldiers' National Cemetery during special illumination event.

A ranger-led interpretive program.

A rainbow over the Abraham Brian Farm on Cemetery Ridge.

A ranger-led interpretive program.

The Cyclorama painting.

The view from Little Round Top.

Photos: National Park Service

About Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

Quick Facts

State Pennsylvania

Designation National Military Park

State Code PA

Weather https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Location & Map

Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Pennsylvania.

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Operating Hours

The battlefield and roads are open thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. Visitors can plan their visit and obtain a listing of sunrise and sunset times by day in Gettysburg, PA at: https://sunrise-sunset.org/us/gettysburg-pa.

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Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Food Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Living History Reenactments Historic Weapons Demonstration Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum and visitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Museum and Visitor Center. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center.

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Contact & Address

Address 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, 17325

Email GETT_Superintendent@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

Ranger Programs at Gettysburg

Join us for our 2026 Spring Ranger Hike Series! Each Saturday and Sunday April 18 - May 17 at 2:00pm,…

Gettysburg Living History Schedule

2025 Living History Programs have concluded. From the roar of artillery to the flash of bayonets, living history demonstrations at Gettysburg…

Gettysburg Battle Walks

2025 Battle Walk Programs have concluded. Throughout the Summer and Fall, Gettysburg National Military Park staff lead special battle walks…

Campfire Programs at Gettysburg

2025 Campfire Programs have concluded. Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg…

Eisenhower Ranger Programs

Join Eisenhower National Historic Site Park Rangers for free tours of the Eisenhower home and other engaging and free ranger…

3D Virtual Tours

Want to take a virtual behind the scenes tour of historic buildings at Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National…

Visitor Centers

David Wills House

The home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills was the center of the immense clean-up process after the Battle of Gettysburg and where President Lincoln put…

Hours: The David Wills House hours vary throughout the year depending on staffing and season.

Museum and Visitor Center

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield. Here you will learn how to visit…

Hours: From March 1 to November 30 the Museum and Visitor Center is open daily, 8 am to 5 pm.

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