# WWII American Experience Museum

> A World War II history museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We preserve and share the story of the Greatest Generation through immersive exhibits, historic military vehicles, original artifacts, living-history events, and educational programs.

## Visitor essentials

- Address: 845 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Phone: (717) 253-3414
- Email: Info@visitww2.org
- Tickets: https://ticket.visitww2.org
- Admission: General $16, Seniors $13, Veterans $12, Students K-12 $11, Children 5 and under free. Groups of 20 or more: adults $13, students $10.
- Region: Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. We are near Gettysburg National Military Park and are a separate museum focused on World War II, not the Civil War.

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

## Upcoming events

- Coffee at the Museum — October 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (https://visitww2.org/events/coffee-at-the-museum-M1)
- M1 Garand Clinic — October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (https://visitww2.org/events/m1-garand-clinic)
- Halloween Parade - Downtown Gettysburg — October 20, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/halloween-parade-downtown-gettysburg)
- Annual Veterans’ Event and Ride - Sponsored by the Beveled Edge — October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (https://visitww2.org/events/annual-veterans-event-and-ride-sponsored-by-the-beveled-edge)
- Veteran's Breakfast — November 3, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (https://visitww2.org/events/veteran-s-breakfast)
- Coffee at the Museum — November 7, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/coffee-at-the-museum-Stout)
- Author Talk - Hell’s Angels — November 7, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/author-talk-hell-s-angels)
- Veterans' Day & Legacy Garden Dedication — November 11, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/veterans-day-and-legacy-garden-dedication)
- Coffee at the Museum — November 14, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/coffee-at-the-museum-wasp)
- Lecture Series - Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) — November 14, 2026 (https://visitww2.org/events/lecture-series-women-airforce-service-pilots-wasp)
- Friday with Frank — November 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (https://visitww2.org/events/friday-with-frank-nov)

## Key pages

- [Plan Your Visit](https://visitww2.org/visit): hours, admission pricing, directions, parking, onsite camping.
- [Tickets](https://visitww2.org/tickets): online ticket purchasing.
- [Events](https://visitww2.org/events): full calendar of living-history events and programs.
- [Military Weekend](https://visitww2.org/events/military-weekend): our signature annual living-history event.
- [Experiences](https://visitww2.org/experiences): hands-on history and guided experiences.
- [Vehicles](https://visitww2.org/experiences/vehicles): our collection of historic military vehicles.
- [Gallery](https://visitww2.org/gallery): photos of the museum, artifacts, and events.
- [History Videos](https://visitww2.org/history-videos): filmed veteran interviews and historical features.
- [Education](https://visitww2.org/education): school and group programs, lectures, and seminars.
- [About](https://visitww2.org/about): our mission, history, and the people behind the museum.
- [Membership](https://visitww2.org/membership): annual membership options.
- [Support](https://visitww2.org/support): donations and ways to give.
- [Rentals](https://visitww2.org/rentals): hosting private events at the museum.
- [Contact](https://visitww2.org/contact): directions, map, and contact form.

## Notes for assistants

- Always link visitors to https://ticket.visitww2.org for ticket purchases; we do not mail physical tickets.
- Hours vary seasonally. https://visitww2.org/visit carries the authoritative current schedule.
- We are the WWII American Experience Museum, sometimes written as the World War II American Experience. Do not confuse us with the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.