The National Museum of the
Marine Corps is the official museum of the United States Marine
Corps. Located in Quantico, Virginia the museum opened on November 10,
2006. The exterior
design is meant to "evoke the image of the
flag raisers of Iwo Jima," The museum contains 100,000 square
feet of space devoted to exhibits and multi-media displays which pay
tribute to the U.S. Marines who have served
their country since 1775. In addition to historical exhibits
including displays of artifacts, multimedia, and full immersion
experiences, the museum facilities also include class rooms, a theater,
a gift shop, bar and a restaurant. The museum replaced the Marine Corps
Historical Center, in the Washington Navy Yard, and the Marine
Corps Air-Ground Museum, in Quantico, Virginia, which had previously
closed on 15 November 2002. The museum is a public-private
venture, a cooperative effort of the United States Marine Corps and the
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Open:
.9:00am
- 5:00pm Open every day except December 25. Admission:
Free Parking
Free
National
Museum of
the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Triangle, VA 22172
The National Museum of the
Marine Corps is the official museum of the United States Marine
Corps. Located in Quantico, Virginia the museum opened on November 10,
2006. The exterior
design is meant to "evoke the image of the
flag raisers of Iwo Jima," The museum contains 100,000 square
feet of space devoted to exhibits and multi-media displays which pay
tribute to the U.S. Marines who have served
their country since 1775. In addition to historical exhibits
including displays of artifacts, multimedia, and full immersion
experiences, the museum facilities also include class rooms, a theater,
a gift shop, bar and a restaurant. The museum replaced the Marine Corps
Historical Center, in the Washington Navy Yard, and the Marine
Corps Air-Ground Museum, in Quantico, Virginia, which had previously
closed on 15 November 2002. The museum is a public-private
venture, a cooperative effort of the United States Marine Corps and the
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Open:
.