| Name | American Civil War Museum |
| Address | 297 Steinwehr Ave.Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
| Brief Description | Wax Museum depicting the events of the entire Civil War. |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Museum |
| Description | The American Civil War Museum presents the entire story of the Civil War era and the Battle of Gettysburg with remarkable realism. Learn the causes, effects and significant personalities that shaped the Civil War and as a result, ultimately, American history.
Throughout five hallways of scenes, the American Civil War Museum recreates history with life-sized dioramas of the Civil War. Visitors complete a self-guided museum tour that begins with the economical, social, and political causes of the war and ends with the untimely assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Following the self-guided tour, visitors enter into the internationally acclaimed, digitally enhanced Battleroom Auditorium.
Amidst the sounds of thunderous battle cries and bullets, visitors will witness a life-sized recreation of the Battle of Gettysburg. Discover how a small town in rural Pennsylvania became known for one of the bloodiest battles in American history. An animated Abraham Lincoln delivering the immortal Gettysburg Address follows the battle recreation.
The Gettysburg Gift Center located in the lobby of the museum is one of Gettysburg's largest and finest gift shops specializing in souvenirs, apparel, books for adults and children, replica weapons, home decor, games and toys, art, and collectibles. The Gift Center, with over 3000 square feet of retail space, offers the BEST selection and the BEST prices in Gettysburg.
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| Phone 1 | (717) 334-6245 |
| Email | info@gettysburgmuseum.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | 1 Hour |
| Cost | $5.50 adult, $3 Kids (ages 6-17), 5 & under free |
| Hours | 9AM-5PM Daily. 9AM-7PM Mid April-Mid Aug, Weekends only in Jan & Feb |
| Website | www.GettysburgMuseum.com |
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| Local Visitor Bureau | www.gettysburg.travel |
| Request Brochure | Visitor Information Request |
| Discount Coupon | American Civil War Museum Complex |
| Last Updated | 6/15/2013 |
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