National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg
Facts and practical information
The National Civil War Museum, located at One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a permanent, nonprofit educational institution created to promote the preservation of material culture and sources of information that are directly relevant to the American Civil War of 1861–1865, and the aftermath period of the war as related to Civil War Veterans' service organizations, including the Grand Army of the Republic, United Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy to 1920. The museum also serves as the National Headquarters for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. In 2009, the museum became affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. ()
National Civil War Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Simon Cameron House, State Street Bridge, Harrisburg Cemetery, Reservoir Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is National Civil War Museum open?
- Monday 10 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to National Civil War Museum?
How to get to National Civil War Museum by public transport?
Train
- Harrisburg (35 min walk)