5831 Dunker Church Rd. Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65 The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield. Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)
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Antietam National Battlefield Visitor CenterAfter an extensive rehab project, the visitor center reopened in September 2023. Due to unforeseen water leaks and humidity issues, all the historic artifacts have been taken off exhibit to protect them until these issues have been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience to your battlefield experience. Public WiFi is available.
Be aware that depending on your cellular carrier, coverage in the park can be poor. Public WiFi is available at the visitor center. ![]() Antietam National Battlefield is located in western Maryland, 10 miles south of Hagerstown in Washington County. The best place to start your visit is at the park visitor center. The GPS address for the visitor center is 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, Maryland, 21782. We have brochures, museum exhibits, a film, a museum store, and park rangers and volunteers on duty to help you get oriented. The battlefield is approximately 3,000 acres that you can explore in your car or by walking. Go to our things to do page for more detailed information. School groups that would like to plan a visit, click here. Military groups conducting professional military education in the park, click here. |
Last updated: April 6, 2020