Children's Museums

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

Name: Children of Gettysburg 1863®
Address: 451 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Gettysburg, PA, US
Telephone: (877) 874-2478
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (149 reviews)

📍 451 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325

📞 (877) 874-2478

🌐 www.gettysburgfoundation.org/children-of-gettysburg-1863

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–6 PM
Thursday	10 AM–6 PM
Friday	10 AM–6 PM
Saturday	10 AM–6 PM
Sunday	10 AM–6 PM

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Quick Facts

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Children of Gettysburg 1863® offers free admission, making it an accessible educational attraction for families visiting the Gettysburg battlefield
⭐The museum features interactive, hands-on learning experiences including activities where children can bandage pretend soldiers and dress like Civil War soldiers, providing experiential education about the 1863 Gettysburg battle
⭐The attraction successfully engages children across a wide age range (ages 3-11+), with each interactive room designed to provide age-appropriate learning experiences about both the history of the town and the perspectives of children during the Civil War era
⭐The museum maintains a high visitor satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars across 149 reviews, with particular praise for informative and engaged staff members

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 1-1.5 hours of visit time rather than the suggested 45 minutes. Visitors consistently spend longer than expected due to the engaging interactive experiences in each room.
💡This attraction offers excellent value for families with mixed ages (roughly 3-11 years old). Each room has content that appeals to different age levels—younger children enjoy hands-on activities like handling historical toys and dressing up, while older children engage with the historical narrative and interactive learning elements.
💬Take advantage of free admission and purchase tickets in advance online for a seamless entry, especially helpful during busy seasons. The off-season provides a quieter experience with more personalized staff interaction.
💡The staff are highly engaged and knowledgeable—don't hesitate to ask questions during your visit. Visitors praise staff for answering children's questions thoroughly and providing wonderful educational guidance tailored to individual visitors' interests.
💡The hands-on interactive experiences (bandaging pretend soldiers, dressing as a soldier, exploring battlefield scenarios) are the highlight. Plan to spend extra time in the interactive rooms rather than rushing through the exhibits.