Gettysburg National Military Park - General Park Information

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory in the summer of 1863 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 Confederacy", it was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It also provided President Abraham Lincoln with the setting for his most famous address.

Operating Hours & Seasons
PARK GROUNDS AND ROADS
The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. April 1 to October 31, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. November 1 to March 31.
VISITOR CENTER
The park visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with summer hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
CYCLORAMA CENTER
The Cyclorama Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed from November 21, 2005 through April 1, 2006. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
SOLDIERS' NATIONAL CEMETERY (Gettysburg National Cemetery)
The Soldiers' National Cemetery is open at dawn and closes at sunset daily.

Fees & Reservations
Entrance to the park is free of charge.
Electric Map Program
There is a charge for the Electric Map program at the park Visitor Center: $4.00 for adults (ages 17-61 years) $3.00 for children (ages 6-16 years) $3.00 for senior citizens (62 years and older) Children under 6 years old admitted for free. Group Rates: $3.00 per adult.
Licensed Battlefield Guides
Guides may be reserved in advance for organized bus groups by calling (717) 334-4474, toll free at 1-877-438-8929, or (717) 334-1124 ext. 439. A guide may also be reserved for individuals in cars by calling (717) 334-4474, toll free at 1-877-438-8929, or (717) 334-1124 ext. 439 and must be made seven days prior to your visit. A car reservation for 1-6 people is $60 per vehicle.
Guide fees: 1-6 people= $45.00, 7-15 people= $65.00, 16-49 people= $100.00, 50+ people= $135.00.