Rates & Hours

2022 Hours of Operation and Admission Rates

Tours through the home of George and Hettie Shriver are conducted by guides in period attire. The tour includes the sharpshooters’ nest in the attic, all the finely appointed rooms of the Shrivers’ living quarters, and a visit to Shriver’s Saloon in the cellar. The house becomes a theatrical backdrop to transport you to another time while listening to the story of the Shriver family and their harrowing experiences during the Battle of Gettysburg.

The guided tour through the inside of the house lasts approximately thirty minutes. Plan on exploring the grounds, garden, artifact display, and museum shop on your own. A total visitation time of one hour is recommended.

Due to COVID-19

• Masks are not required for those who have been fully vaccinated. We do ask those who have not been vaccination to wear a mask for the safety of our staff and other visitors.
• We sanitize in accordance with current recommended guidelines which includes wiping down commonly touched surfaces with disinfectant.
• Hand sanitizer is available.

2022 Hours of Operation

Shriver staff
• January
The Shriver House Museum is closed for maintenance and repairs.

• February
Presidents’ Day Weekend: February 19-21
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 till 5:00
Monday: 10:00 am till 2:00

• March
Saturday: 10:00 am till 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 am till 2:00

• April thru October
Monday thru Friday: 12:00 till 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 till 6:00
Sunday: 10:00 till 5:00

• July 2 - Confederates Take the Shriver House
Living History reenactment
5:00 - 9:00 Reservation required

• November 1 - 21
Monday thru Friday: 12:00 till 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 till 6:00
Sunday: 10:00 till 2:00

Five Christmases at the Shriver House

Christmas tour
• November 24 - 26
Reservations are required for all evening Candlelight Christmas tours
•Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving evening: Candlelight Christmas tours at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00
•Friday, November 25: 10:00 till 8:00; Candlelight Christmas tours at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00
•Saturday, November 26: 12:00 till 8:00; Candlelight Christmas tours at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00
•Sunday, November 27: 10:00 till 2:00

• December 3 - 17
Saturday: 10:00 till 8:00; Candlelight Christmas tours at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00
Sunday: 10:00 till 2:00

Please Note:

Tour times may vary when large groups with advance reservations are touring the Museum.
Metered parking is available on the street directly in front of the Museum.
The Shriver House Museum accepts the following credit cards: Visa and MasterCard.

* Hours and rates are subject to change. 

2022 Admission Rates*

General Admission
Adults: $11.95
Youth (ages 7-12): $8.50

Groups of 10 or more
Adults: $10.95
Students (thru high school): $8.00

Reservations for groups of ten or more are welcome at any time throughout the year, except Christmas through New Year’s Day.

Group tours may begin anytime from 8:00 am through 8:00 pm, seven days per week. 

Please allow a visitation time of one hour and fifteen minutes for a group of twenty or more. 
School group

Tour Operators

Please contact the Museum Director for rates and reservations at (717) 337-2800 or at at Director

Group tours may begin anytime 8:00 am through 8:00 pm, seven days a week.
The suggested visitation time is one hour and fifteen minutes per coach.

Complimentary motorcoach parking is provided directly in front of the museum while passengers visit the Shriver House Museum. Gettysburg Borough ordinances state motorcoaches are not permitted to idle for more than 10 minutes. The Shriver House Museum appreciates the cooperation of bus drivers and tour escorts.

Admission for one driver and one professional tour escort is always complimentary.
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