20 Minutes
Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
Antietam National Battlefield
The should be the first stop for every visitor to Antietam. Rangers and volunteers provide maps and information to help you get off on the right path for your visit.
The first place to go when you visit Antietam National Battlefield is the visitor center. You will find exhibits, a short film, bookstore, and most importanly you can get a map and speak with a ranger who can answers questions and provide information on the best way to see the field.
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Museum ExhibitsMilitaryArtilleryBattlefieldsInfantry and MilitiaUS ArmyMonuments and MemorialsScenic ViewsSchools and EducationTrailsWars and ConflictsCivil WarAntietam National BattlefieldMission 66 Visitor Center Site
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Details
Duration
20 Minutes
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Parking - Accessible (Note, sidewalk leading to the visitor center inclines 5° for 50 feet.) Visitor Center - Accessible: Bookstore - cd tours for purchase, hire a private guide to go in your vehicle, literature, souvenirs, music for sale. Museum - elevator runs to all floors. Theater –captioned 25 minute orientation film, designated seating, unrestricted seats available, audio description available. · Observation Room - elevator runs to all floors. Restrooms, touch free faucets and flushing, towel or hot air drying, large turn around stall, and Family Restroom w/ changing station. Tour Roads - Accessible (Use your own vehicle, 9 miles in length with 10 stops, Burnside Bridge, stop 8, requires short sidewalk & a few ½ size steps. Wheelchair access use designated parking. Audio tour and private guides available, call 301.432.4329. Historic Structures Dunker Church - not accessible but viewable from doorway. Pry House Field Hospital Museum - accessible, use Authorized Vehicle Parking area up a hill. Open seasonally, call (301) 695-1864 for more information. Newcomer House, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area visitor center –accessible, Open seasonally, call 301-432-6402 for more information. Interpretive Programs - Ranger talks are stationary or short walks. Sign Interpreters are provided with a 72 hour advance notice. Entrance Fee - No admission fee for individuals who qualify or possess the National Access Passport. Visitor feedback on their tour of Antietam is the best way we can improve our accessibility services. Your comments and Suggestion are welcome.
Pets
No — While pets are allowed on the grounds, they must be on a leash and the owner has to clean up after their pet. Pets are NOT allowed inside the visitor center, inside the Mumma or National Cemetery, or inside the Dunker Church.
Reservations
No
Location
Visitor Center