Explore the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center in Gettysburg. Learn about the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg through interactive exhibits and life-size dioramas.

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Embark on a journey through history at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center, located along the Gettysburg National Military Park’s auto tour route. This modern museum experience is housed in a historically-preserved building, offering interactive exhibits and artifact displays that invite visitors to contemplate the far-reaching legacies of the Civil War.

As you explore, encounter life-size dioramas depicting wounded soldiers, providing a poignant insight into Civil War medicine within rooms that once served as a military hospital. Begin your visit by exploring the exhibit galleries, where the Gettysburg Address is prominently featured, inspiring reflection on Abraham Lincoln’s “unfinished work.”

The museum shop offers special merchandise to commemorate your visit. Don’t miss the opportunity to ascend to the famous Cupola, historically used as a lookout, which continues to offer picturesque views today. Conclude your visit by walking through historic halls showcasing the names, faces, and words of the men and women who once walked these grounds.

The museum experience ends at the central location of Seminary Ridge, allowing for further exploration of Gettysburg or a peaceful reflection on your visit.
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Highlights
Feel inspired by Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Explore interactive exhibits on Civil War medicine
Contemplate life-size dioramas of wounded soldiers
Reflect on Abraham Lincoln’s “unfinished work”
Discover the stories of those who walked Seminary Ridge

Includes
Admission to the Museum & Education Center
Transportation to/from the museum

 

 

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