National Civil War Museum
- History museum
- Regional draw
- Susquehanna Township
The National Civil War Museum presents the American Civil War through collections and interpretation in a hilltop setting at Reservoir Park near Harrisburg.
The destination sits at the municipal boundary with Susquehanna Township and uses a Harrisburg postal address.
Check current admission, exhibitions and opening hours before arriving at One Lincoln Circle. Museum entry is distinct from a walk through the surrounding park. The photograph shows the museum exterior rather than a current gallery installation. Use the designated visitor entrance and parking, and consult the museum’s program calendar if a guided activity is central to the visit.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Reading Tom from Reading, UK / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
Nearby
More places nearby
Whitaker Center for Science and the ArtsWhitaker Center for Science and the Arts brings science experiences and live or screen-based entertainment into a central Harrisburg setting.
Paxtang ParkPaxtang Park offers wooded public space near the Harrisburg, Paxtang and Swatara Township boundaries.
Susquehanna Art MuseumSusquehanna Art Museum offers changing art exhibitions in Harrisburg’s Midtown neighborhood.
Riverfront Park, HarrisburgRiverfront Park follows the Susquehanna River through Harrisburg, creating a long public landscape beside the downtown street network.
Pennsylvania National Fire MuseumThe Pennsylvania National Fire Museum preserves firefighting history inside a historic Harrisburg firehouse.
City IslandCity Island forms a substantial recreation destination in the Susquehanna River beside Harrisburg.