National Prisoner of War Museum
Facility · Georgia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Andersonville National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 413 ft
- Elevation
At the National Prisoner of War Museum, the story of American prisoners of war (POWs) is powerfully presented through exhibits, audio-visual displays, and historic artifacts. The museum serves as the park's visitor center. You can find information, audio tours, and a gift shop with items about Andersonville, the Civil War, and POWs of other American wars. The museum has a theater where you can view two 30-minute films, including one about Andersonville and one about all American POWs.
Getting there
Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49. No public transportation systems serve the park. Follow the main entrance road straight up to the museum.
32.19750, -84.12711 · 32°11'51.0"N 84°7'37.6"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about National Prisoner of War Museum
- Can you reserve a site at National Prisoner of War Museum?
- No. National Prisoner of War Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (229) 924-0343
- Email ANDE_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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