The Gettysburg Heritage Center will extend its winter operating hours over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Typically open Fridays and Saturdays during the winter months, the Center will also be open on Sunday and Monday to accommodate the holiday weekend.
As always, Adams County residents receive complimentary admission.
“This is a great opportunity to avoid peak-season crowds and reconnect with the Heritage Center,” said Executive Director Stephanie Lightner. “Too often, we overlook what’s in our own backyard. Local visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the depth of storytelling and experiences they find here, not to mention the extensive bookstore that is more than Civil War.”
The Gettysburg Heritage Center offers an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages, featuring artifacts, interactive exhibits, and immersive storytelling that explores life in Gettysburg before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors should be aware that Baltimore Street will be closed over the holiday weekend due to filming for an upcoming Gettysburg-based movie. Steinwehr Avenue, where the Heritage Center is located, will remain accessible via Washington Street. The museum also offers a large, convenient parking lot for guests. To receive free admission, Adams County residents must present valid identification showing proof of residency.
This complimentary admission is available year-round during regular museum hours and does not apply to special events or programs that may have separate admission fees.
The Gettysburg Heritage Center is operated by the Gettysburg Nature Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, preservation, and rehabilitation of Gettysburg’s habitat and heritage. While Gettysburg is best known for the pivotal three-day battle fought in July 1863, the area is also defined by its rich and impactful natural environment. This powerful combination of heritage and habitat creates an experience unlike any other—reminding us that we cannot preserve our history without preserving the land that shaped it. For more information, visit www.gettysburgnature.org or www.gettysburgmuseum.com.