By the time we left the museum, I wanted to sign up to be a Marine! When in the area, make it a point to go to the museum. There is no admission charge but they do take donations so please give something. There are docents throughout the museum who are retired Marines who are happy to share their experiences.... More

Where it all started, November 10,1775. The first view of the building and what it represents, had to be called to my attention - the Iwo Jima memorial. Once recognized you can't mistake it. It is inspiring. The price is right (free) and the greeting, by a docent, friendly. The rich history of the Corps is displayed in large tableaus... More

An awe inspiring visit! Please allow at lease an entire day to view the entire display.

We were visiting relatives in Fredricksburg, VA and had gone into the District a couple of times but fought traffic enough and decided to find things to do closer. Went to Mt. Vernon and Monticello, which were both great. We had driven by this place twice and decided to visit on Tuesday before we left that afternoon. This was great... More

I've been to this museum a few times - there's so much to see that I'll keep going back year after year. It's the most amazing historical documentation of the Marines. It's set up in such a great way too - from what it's like for young men and women who are first joining up and then it takes you... More

This new museum is very well done. It can lend itself to a short overview visit or to an all afternoon visit. It contains a timeline of the USMC history in the context of what else was happening in the world which is very interesting. I don't have any personal link to the Marine Corps and I thoroughly enjoyed it.... More

Don't think that if you aren't a Marine, you won't enjoy the museum. Yes, it is US Marine Corps history, but it is also one of the best museums in the world. Yeah, in the world. I've been to museums in several countries and I'll put the USMC museum up against the Louvre or the Metropolitan in NYC any day.... More

This is one of the best museums I’ve ever visited. It’s housed in a fabulous new purpose-built building and contains a range of really well laid out galleries tracing the history of the US Marine Corps from its foundation to the present day. The tableaux and dioramas are extremely well done, including climate-controlled rooms that give a feel for the... More

Regardless of your association with the Marine Corps, Active Duty, Retired, Relative, or Spouse, a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a MUST!. From the actual artifacts, to the narratives, to the climatized areas everything is perfect! When you enter the displays of the Korean era, you will be cold, when you enter the VietNam era... More