Civil War Museum Harrisburg PA

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4.5/5 · 1,165 reviews
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Oct 31, 2024
Great displays to educate us about the Civil War Very user friendly Videos were informative Very spacious Great for history buffs Full review by Teresa W
Oct 17, 2024
I believe this museum is best when viewed as a companion to Gettysburg (but if you can do this one first, you should as visiting it gives you a discount at Gettysburg). Civil War buffs must visit! I … Full review by davidmI499VE
Oct 15, 2024
A true gem worth the visit. The balanced presentation of "both sides" is an enlightening lesson of history. The setting of the building is appealing, offering a wide vista of the surrounding hills … Full review by Tim W
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Is the building air conditioned? Thank you.
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Yes, it has AC. It is a very well-done museum. Plenty of parking, large gift shop, and lots to take in. Plenty of AC to keep you comfortable while you explore.
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I went to the website and it only lists visiting hours for Fall/Winter season. I'll be in the area in July - what are the …
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I went to the website and it only lists visiting hours for Fall/Winter season. I'll be in the area in July - what are the hours and rates for this time of year?
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Spring/summer hours, opens at 9am Monday-Saturday, Sunday - 10am Admission - age 18 +, $13 Age 60 +, $12 age 6 +, $11 Family pass, $48
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Are there places to sit down when tired? My wife can only walk so much and then needs to sit for a few. Are wheelchairs …
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Are there places to sit down when tired? My wife can only walk so much and then needs to sit for a few. Are wheelchairs available?
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Yes. There are places although they are a bit few and far between
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What is the cost -are there military 0r senior discounts
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It varies if a car load of folks or one person. Sorry I can't be more specific.
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Is parking FREE at the museum?
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YES- they have a convenient FREE parking lot.
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