The National Civil War Museum

Overview

The National Civil War Museum is located in the middle of a scenic park in Harrisburg, where visitors can appreciate the breathtaking vistas of Pennsylvania’s historic capital. Your guests will be inspired as they drive through beautiful Reservoir Park and see the views from the highest point in Harrisburg. Envision your guests walking into our Grand Rotunda for an elegant cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing in our refined ballroom. Our banquet room is designed to hold up to 200 guests comfortably. Our separate dance floor area ensures that your guests remain comfortable during your entire reception.
We host only one wedding reception at a time, allowing your special day to be the most important for all. During your event, your guests are welcome to tour the museum’s seventeen galleries, experiencing the extraordinary displays and outstanding collections. Ample free parking & complimentary Wi-Fi is available.

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Amenities

General

Location
  • Harrisburg
  • Near Harrisburg Airport (within 8 miles)
  • Near Hershey attractions (within 8 miles)
Leisure
  • Admission Charge
  • Free On-site Parking
  • Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room
  • Motor Coach Parking
  • On-site Food - Concession
  • Open All Year
  • Tours
Dining
  • Free On-site Parking
  • Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room
Accomodations
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room
  • Motor Coach Parking

Accomodations

General
  • Total square footage of meeting space on property: 8161
Meeting Space
At a Glance
  • Largest Room 4500
  • Total Sq. Ft. 4500
  • Reception Capacity 600
  • Theatre Capacity 500
  • Banquet Capacity 260
  • Number of Rooms 8
Halls and Breakout Space
Ballroom
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 3000
  • Width: 60ft
  • Length: 50ft
  • Theater Capacity: 500
  • Classroom Capacity: 100
  • Banquet Capacity: 200
  • Reception Capacity: 300
Ballroom with Vending Area
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 4500
  • Width: 90ft
  • Length: 50ft
  • Theater Capacity: 500
  • Banquet Capacity: 260
  • Reception Capacity: 600
Harrisburg Room
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1500
  • Width: 30ft
  • Length: 50ft
  • Theater Capacity: 150
  • Classroom Capacity: 50
  • Banquet Capacity: 100
  • Reception Capacity: 150
PA Room
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1500
  • Width: 30ft
  • Length: 50ft
  • Theater Capacity: 150
  • Classroom Capacity: 50
  • Banquet Capacity: 100
  • Reception Capacity: 150
Rotunda
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2500
  • Theater Capacity: 100
  • Banquet Capacity: 50
  • Reception Capacity: 500
Kunkel/Rutherford Observatory
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 860
  • Theater Capacity: 49
  • Banquet Capacity: 30
  • Reception Capacity: 49
Patio
  • Banquet Capacity: 50
  • Reception Capacity: 100
Boardroom (Conference of 12 only)
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 300
  • Width: 15 ft
  • Length: 20ft
Total Event Space
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 8161

The National Civil War Museum

  • 1 Lincoln Circle, at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA 17103
  • (717) 260-1861