10 Museums in Greater Gettysburg That You Shouldn't Miss

May 29, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Gettysburg, United States including Gettysburg Museum of History, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images, Warehime-Myers Mansion, The Drawing Room Gallery LLC, Gettysburg Dime Museum, 1863 Escape, Museum Of Haunted Objects, Mister Ed's Elephant Museum.
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1. Gettysburg Museum of History

219 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2315 +1 717-337-2035 http://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com/
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5.0 based on 1,300 reviews

Gettysburg Museum of History

The Museum that was featured on History's "American Picker's" The Gettysburg Museum Of History has over 4,000 artifacts on display. The Museum is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! The Museum covers all areas of American History. Military and Political History are the focus with some pop culture covered. Some highlights include: A lock of George and Martha Washington's hair, Abraham Lincoln's wallet and opera glasses,John Wilkes Booth's splint relic, the largest collection of Gettysburg battlefield relics on display in Gettysburg, an autograph or manuscript from each president, Harry Truman's hat, Dwight D. Eisenhower's golf clubs, JFK's rocking chair, suit, and bloodstained limousine upholstery from the assassination, the flag that flew during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Shell casing from Ruby's gun that Killed Oswald, Hitler's silver that was captured by U.S. forces at his home. The Fredrick G. Pfeffer collection of relics from Pickett's Charge. The Robert L. White collection of JFK, The Captain Good collection (wounded in action at Gettysburg) includes the items he used during the battle and the bullet that wounded him! Uniforms,flags, accoutrements, weapons, documents, photos, much much more!The Gettysburg Museum Of History also buys artifacts as well as sells them. Please stop by and see the most amazing collection in Gettysburg at no charge!

Reviewed By Ricky216 - Luling, United States

This museum has an extensive collection of artifacts from various periods of American history... The Gettysburg collection is amazing and obviously took a long time to acquire. The museum is a private collection and charges no admission...

2. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7034 +1 717-338-1243 [email protected] http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/
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5.0 based on 5,610 reviews

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

"A New Birth of Freedom," narrated by Morgan Freeman, orients you to the battle; then see the sights and hear the sounds of the battle in the historic Cyclorama Painting Experience. Finally, tour the museum, packed with original artifacts and interactive exhibits. Tickets and shuttle bus to Eisenhower National Historic Site and seasonal programs at Spangler Farm Civil War Field Hospital from Visitor Center. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, USA Today Top 10 Places to Visit, AAA Gem. Purchase tickets prior to your arrival online and reserve a Battlefield Guide (licensed through the National Park Service) through the Gettysburg Foundation, non-profit partner to the National Park Service at Gettysburg. Admission fee for Cyclorama, Film and Museum. Entry to Visitor Center, Museum Bookstore and Refreshment Saloon is free.

Reviewed By conimaries - Pennsylvania, United States

I strongly recommend starting your Gettysburg experience by visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor’s Center. If you choose to do anything, I strongly recommend the Film, Cyclorama and Museum combination. The film, narrated by Morgan Freeman, paints a wonderful picture of what led up to the Civil War, the Battle at Gettysburg, and how our country has evolved (although it’s clear to see the parallel between what was going on in 1863 and what is going on in 2019). And Morgan Freeman has way of narrating that just pulls you in. After the film, you are invited to view the Cyclorama which is the most beautiful, yet saddening, image of the Battle at Gettysburg. I won’t tell you all about the image because they’ll tell you about it when you get there, but suffice to say, it’s a must-see! The museum was full of historical information, photographs, and memorabilia. If you like museums, you could spend hours there. I, am not a museum person. I like to walk through them, look at the displays and take photos, but I don’t typically read the placards or take a lot of time in them. The statute of Abraham Lincoln is just outside the main entrance and you can obtain tour information at this location. They also have a Gift Shop/Book Store which is a great place for souvenirs and historical materials.

3. Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA 17372-9611 +1 717-528-8279 http://www.emmr.org
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

Reviewed By joesphb398 - Phoenix, United States

This is a fantastic racing museum, old motorcycles, a huge display and history of Midget racers. modern and old dragsters. I been twice now, this time I took a one on one guide tour of the midget racer sections (mask worn all the time. I learned som much about midget racers. I even was taught how to get in ne. there are tight for 6 foot and 205 pounds. due able. that an experinece too.

4. Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images

229 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2315 +1 724-664-5150 http://www.ronnpalmmuseum.com/
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images

Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States

The mission of Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images is to honor the Civil War soldier by exhibiting original photography of the soldier through an excess of over 4,000 original images and artifacts on display. Located at 229 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the museum opened to the public in 2000 in a two-story log home dating to 1802. Now covered in brick, it remains the second oldest known structure in Gettysburg's historic district. The museum's collection focuses mainly on soldiers from Pennsylvania. One of the most impressive exhibits features the Pennsylvania Bucktails with over 350 Bucktail photographs and various memorabilia and reunion items. Palm's massive collection also features photographs from other Pennsylvania infantry and cavalry regiments and artillery batteries that fought at Gettysburg. Other states are represented, too. But Pennsylvania furnished more soldiers to the Union's Army of the Potomac than any other state. And, as Palm is eager to point out, Pennsylvania soldiers manned the stone wall at the Angle and Copse of Trees and turned back Pickett's Charge on the last day of the battle.

5. Warehime-Myers Mansion

105 High St, Hanover, PA 17331-2909 +1 717-632-3207 http://hahs.us/mansion/
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Warehime-Myers Mansion

Reviewed By 437SallyW

We were very surprised by our visit to the mansion. We were visiting friends on a Saturday and pulled in to the alley behind the building and walked inside. The tour guides were full of interesting facts about the building and the family that owned it. Recommended.

333 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2628 +1 717-321-3647 [email protected] http://www.thedrawingroomgalleryllc.com
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The Drawing Room Gallery LLC

The Drawing Room Gallery is a cooperative art gallery featuring a diverse array of fine art - and a wide range of prices! - in many media by artists Claire Beadon Carnell, Anne Finucane, Amy Lindenberger and Charlotte Yealey. Oils, watercolors, prints and drawings of many subjects fill this charming and casual gallery in historic downtown Gettysburg. Browsers welcome!

7. Gettysburg Dime Museum

224 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2334 +1 717-321-5156 [email protected] http://www.gettysburgdimemuseum.com
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Gettysburg Dime Museum

The Gettysburg Dime Museum is a recreation of a 19th century dime museum. Dedicated to the strange and unusual, the GDM exhibits both genuine and not-so-genuine artifacts, leaving it to the visitor to distinguish between the two. Exhibits include freaks of nature, true crime & serial killer memorabilia, historic enigmas, legendary creatures, medical quackery, and other wonders of the world.

8. 1863 Escape

344 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2601 +1 717-420-2409 [email protected] http://www.1863escape.com/
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5.0 based on 141 reviews

1863 Escape

1863 Escape Room offers an "escape room" experience that appeals to a wide range of audiences. Our escape rooms are perfect for families looking for a bonding activity; couples looking for an unique date night; or businesses or co-workers interested in creative team building. You can be a history buff, or a novice; a bachelor party; or a group of friends looking for a challenge.

Reviewed By pwdoty - Norfolk, United States

My husband and I did the Rebel Recon room and we escaped with just minutes to spare. Lots of great puzzles with good clues and it was fun to tie in the town's history into the room. Would definitely recommend!

9. Museum Of Haunted Objects

242 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2334 +1 717-338-1818 https://www.facebook.com/Museum-Of-Haunted-Objects-234684210486574/
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Museum Of Haunted Objects

Reviewed By 554brandaa - Philadelphia, United States

Our tour guide, John, took us through a journey of the paranormal. He wove tales of the macabre with interjections of humor keeping you on your toes but at the same time kept us feeling protected by his knowledge and experience with the arcane. John explained the vast histories of the objects that literally bled the energy of the battlefield. Some artifacts possessed a dark aura. John was very selfless in shielding us from their malignant forces. No adventure through Gettysburg would be complete without a spine tingling layover in the dark realm of the Museum of Haunted Objects. .....Once a skeptic.....

10. Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

6019 Chambersburg Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353-9683 +1 717-352-3792 [email protected] http://www.mistereds.com
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4.5 based on 262 reviews

Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

You'll never forget Mister Ed's Elephant Museum, featuring more than 12,000 pachyderm figurines, circus souvenirs, political paraphernalia, toys and more. Be a kid in a candy store with more than 700 varieties of your favorites from yesteryear through today. You gotta try our more than 70 flavors of creamy homemade fudge and our fresh roasted jumbo peanuts. Stroll our whimsical gardens, count fish in our pond, or bring a blanket and have a picnic. Voted one of USA Today's "Top 10 Souvenir Shops" in the nation in 2014.

Reviewed By KadenFamily - Pennsylvania, United States

We have been to Mr. Ed’s many times over the years. It’s a fun place for kids and adults alike. Lots to see. Take take to visit the store and museum AND grounds in their entirety. Finish up with fudge sampling and purchase your fav candies.

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