National Civil War Museum
History Museum and Event Space
Harrisburg
"truly interactive experience filled with artifacts and a way"(2 Tips)
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James CMay 22, 2017Outstanding museum. Takes you through the entire war in a very interactive exhibit experience. Highly recommend for the history buff or the general learner. It's a great experience.Upvote4Downvote
visitPAMay 16, 2014Located in the state’s capital, the National Civil War Museum houses collections of more than 24,000 artifacts of manuscripts, documents, and photographs that portray America during the Civil War.
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Junxiao ShiMay 10, 2019This museum has complete information of the Civil War at high level, including its cause, progress, and outcome. Thus allows me to grasp the big picture, and not a small piece of it.Upvote1Downvote
Central Penn CollegeMarch 2, 2011The National Civil War Museum portrays the events of the Civil War as a timeline - from the issues straining the nation, to the conclusion of the war at Appomattox Court House.UpvoteDownvote
Patricia GillettAugust 23, 2013Educators receive discounted admission. Be sure to ask when you buy your tickets. You will need to show ID to receive the discount.UpvoteDownvote
Visit Hershey HarrisburgJanuary 30, 2012U.S. Presidents Andrew Johnson, Ulysses Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKinley served in the Civil War. One of many interesting facts! Read more
Upvote2Downvote- Zach ChizarOctober 20, 2010A truly interactive experience filled with artifacts and a way to see what role the Harrisburg region had in the Civil War.Upvote2Downvote
- Visit Hershey HarrisburgNovember 4, 2010At the highest point in Harrisburg, come to the Museum to find sweeping views of the Susquehanna Valley while getting an unbiased lesson in history! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Junxiao ShiMay 10, 2019The museum lacks a cafe/restaurant. A visit takes 3 hours. Plan accordingly.UpvoteDownvote
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National Civil War Museum
1 Lincoln Cir (at Reservoir Park)
Harrisburg, PA 17103
United States
Harrisburg, PA 17103
United States
At: Reservoir Park
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Wed
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(717) 260-1861
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