Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center

The visitor center at Antietam National Battlefield

NPS Antietam/ Snyder

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. 

Details

Duration

20 Minutes

Activity

Museum Exhibits

The Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center opened to the public in the winter of 1963. Later this year the park will close the visitor center for a much needed rehabilitation. We expect to close late summer/early fall of 2020. The project is expected to last from 18 months to two years. During the construction there will be a temporary visitor center installed. The temporary visitor center will have a small exhibit area, visitor information/fee collection area, bookstore, and restrooms.

Pets Allowed

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. 

Activity Fee

Yes

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Visitor Center

Located ten miles south off I-70 on MD Rt. 65. The visitor center is one mile north of the town of Sharpsburg, MD.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

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 - enter using steps or elevator, various fonts on displays.
• Theater –captioned 27 minute orientation film, designated seating, unrestricted seats available, audio description available. ·
• Observation Room, use steps from lobby or ramp from outside sidewalk.
• Restrooms, touch free faucets and flushing, towel or hot air drying, (large turn around stall.)

Tour Roads - Accessible (Use your own vehicle, 8½ miles in length with 11 stops, Burnside Bridge, stop 9 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 [phone] 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.