National Museum of the Marine Corps

An absolute must see! Had the pleasure of attend my a wedding here. It was the highlight of our trip to view this museum. The trail around the outside is beautiful.

As an adult surviving child of a deceased Marine who fought in Korea, I was truly humbled by this historical museum «it’s awesome.» However, my husband and I have to go back since there is so much to see. This museum is a must see for all Americans visiting the D.C., VA, MD area. Afterwards, you will fully understand Pres Reagan’s quote: «Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.» Happy Birthday Marines… Semper Fidelis.

Visited the Marine Corp Museum back on August 28 of this yeah, what a great experience it was it is completely free of charged to us. A great way to understand the past of U.S. Marines through out countless battle and our tradition as well. A beautiful Building it is everyone should check it out

I was able to visit with a friend who is active duty marine corps. The building and displays are amazing. I was impressed by the number of real artifacts like a plane, tank or military truck. Endless history here with many videos that allow you to experience the action. This is a must bust if you are in the area. The 2^nd floor restaurant provided good food, but not a stand out. It is also very small for the size of the museum.

The USMC national museum is a definite must when visiting the DC area. It is extremely informative and insightful. Although it is a bit out of the way from the DC area I promise you, it is worth it. It is also really cool because there are often ceremonies such as promotions, retirements, and commissioning that you may just encounter on the day of your visit! The museum is free and is open every day of the year if I remember correctly. The museum is well thought out in terms of chronology. It definitely requires a lot of reading but you don’t have to look at every single thing. I would say to allow about 2.5 hours to see the museum throughly. And of course at the end of your tour you have to head over to the infamous Tun Tavern replica where the Marine Corps was formed and grab a brew or two!

Worth the visit! My standard for exceptional museums would be the British Museum, but this museum blew away the imperial war museum outside of London. It was up there with the British Museum. What a great testament to leather necks. It was outstanding!

This is the best museum I’ve ever visited. It’s got so much to see and read about and it’s presented in a way that is not overwhelming and easy to consume. It keeps children engaged as well. Highly recommended for everyone.

A must see for any American. This museum is absolutely breathtaking and the attention to detail is like no other that I have ever seen. This museum is completely interactive. There are so many displays and films showing. We spent about 4 ½ hours three and could have spent even longer.
We ate lunch at the bar in the Tun Tavern. Robert waited on us and has great stories. Try the Fidelis beer. It is made by Marines at Quantico and a local brewery. A portion of the proceeds went to a military charity. Yes, you can buy the Tun Tavern glasses.
Don’t skip the walking trails outside. There are statues throughout the trails.
The museum will be finished by 2020. Currently it goes from 1775 — end of the Vietnam war.

Awesome!!! Everything and anything you’ll ever need to know about the USMC is here. The exhibits are great and make you feel like your were actually there. It’s free to the public.

such a neat experience, everything is so intriguing and educational. the staff here are great and professional.
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Bring comfy shoes when coming here the museum is huge!

This will be a short review because all that really needs to be said is that this museum is fantastic. This is one you can visit several times and still see something you didn’t see before.
Amazing.

After reading that this is the top visited attraction in Virginia, and it’s right down the street from where we were, I knew we had to check it out. It did not disappoint! First of all, it’s completely free. They have really amazing exhibits. It’s huge too! The flow of it is awesome, you start off in the beginning when Marines first join, and get their first haircut, the bus ride to boot camp, and the boot camp experience. Then it goes through the history of it all. The exhibits are so detailed and informative. And they even have service members and vets walking around that you can chat with. I’d say if you are visiting DC, it’s quite a drive from the city, but it’s definitely worth it. Tons of photo ops as well. Head on over!

One of the best museums off the National Mall. Excellent displays, presented in a compelling fashion. New, clean, well organized, state of the art. Staffed with helpful volunteers who know the Marine Corps history. Interested in American military history, or the US Marines? This museum is for you. Right off I-​95 south of DC near the Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Possibly the best military museum I have ever visited. The displays are top notch and almost realistic. My Father in Law was in the Korean War and thought the KW display was OK, not quite terrific but OK. I loved that I had to put on my coat for the Frozen Chosin Display and the «ship» moved beneath my feet. We ate in the pub and it was standard, good, food. I can’t wait to go back since I missed some of the displays!

If you are a Marine or have family members that were a part of the Corps you need to visit!!! Spend the whole day and walk through the park next to the museum. The multimedia displays and the way everything is presented is first class!
A solid 5 stars!!! Semper Fi!

There is a difference between Marine and army… You should come here and find your for yourself!
But since I was there I did learn quite a lot of stuff I never really cared or known about… Marines are amphibious… they deploy with the navy… they are on ships basically… and they have harder training despite being more elite… so they carry amphibious assaults… two floors of knowledge… great mini exbites… I did like how the outside of the museum looked… Really unique… doesn’t look like you everyday building… Go check it out for yourself… trust me you will learn a few thing or two! Enjoy!

Great. Great. Great.
What more can I say? The tour was amazing, the mannequins playing out certain scenarios were positioned awesomely and so detailed! !
I saw so many different elements the marines were involved in. So many different war exhibits, a lot of spoken information, written information, pictured information, and even movies available for watching.
It’s a walking tour and it’s self guided, If you’d like a spoken waking tour led by someone with personal stories it costs I think 10 per person. (From what I gathered walking by and hearing one of these it is very worth it)
They have a first floor museum gift shop and 2^nd floor restaurant.
The exhibits are ever changing and ever evolving. I believe that the current/​most recent war exhibit is very small and it seems to me has not been added appropriately yet into the museum.
Please. Check. This. Place. Out.

Wow, what an exceptional experience!
I have been to many museums over the years, but this one tops them all!
Located just outside Quantico Marine Corps Base, it is easy to access from I-​95. The parking lot is perfectly designed and extremely pedestrian friendly. I’d also like to point out that they entire place is very wheelchair friendly.
We visited on Memorial Day and it was an absolute pleasure to be in such an amazing place. The exhibits are super informative, interactive and built with class.
It has value in a way that really can’t be explained. Every age group, from kids to adults will find hours of interest here. Some sections can be inappropriate for younger ages, so make sure you look ahead before letting them see it.
Open 9:00am to 5:00pm every day except Christmas. It is free to get in and parking is free too.
They have food services and a museum store. Free tours are available for groups of 20 or less at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm with no reservation required. They also have an audio tour for only $ 3.00.
Wheelchairs are free with ID and again no reservation is required.
It is currently 120,000 square feet and they are adding another 80,000 square feet starting in 2015. The newer section will have exhibits for more recent missions and conflicts. The current exhibits start at the Revolutionary War all the way up to Vietnam. They do have some small exhibits that honor ⁹⁄₁₁ and Iraq and Afghanistan.
Outside are some beautiful grounds that include, trails, overlooks and a playground. There are trees and statues all over that honor various Marines that served.
This museum is a one of a kind of experience and I believe that anyone could spend an entire day exploring it. I can’t wait to go back!!!
*The museum is not gun carry friendly. This is okay because they have armed security in the form of military police.

Conveniently located right off of US 1 and I-​95, this museum is FREE to attend and contains a lot of galleries for you to explore. Some knowledgeable tour guides are also scattered around in the event you wanted to know a little more about a certain item on display.
This museum is definitely worth checking out for all ages!

The Marine Corps museum is an easy drive from DC & suburban VA and is worth a day trip. Another notch on my quest to visit major military museums around the country, NMMC ranks up there with the best and a great tribute to the men & women of the Corps. One of the newest military museums opened in 2006, the architecture as well as the exhibits are fantastic. The grounds as you drive up & walk in are as fastidious as a marine in full dress uniform!
As you walk into the rotunda, you are surrounded by aircraft, vehicles and scenes from great moments in the history of the USMC. You can view each piece from multi-​levels surrounding the rotunda. The galleries on the periphery are packed with static and interactive exhibits, from the Revolutionary War & Civil War to WWII and through Vietnam. Some of the displays gave a real feel, like the Korean War gallery, where they drop the temperature to make it seem like you’re on a cold mountaintop in Korea.
The MC foundation is planning a major expansion to the museum, which will include a theater, so we look forward to a return visit in the future.