MC Museum

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The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to …

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Oct 23, 2024
I have been many times and absolutely love this museum. Very family oriented and even if you are not a Marine, you will walk out appreciating the efforts of the Marine Corps! Full review by Susan T
Oct 19, 2024
The building itself is a work of art and then the museum inside is beautifully done. The combination of life-size dioramas and all the explanatory videos and presentations makes it an incredibly educ… Full review by RYC88
Sep 19, 2024
Amazing museum, well made and free! I was really astonished by some of the exhibits especially WW2. Sadly afganistan and iraq part is opening in october but other then that museum is straight up 10/1… Full review by Sunshine19701965674

Questions & answers

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Can I reserve a wheel chair
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They did have wheelchairs at the front desk but I assume first come first served
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Answer by Nachum H · May 27, 2023
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I went up on the upper level in the big main gallery and looked carefully at the tail gunner in the World War I biplane. I …
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I went up on the upper level in the big main gallery and looked carefully at the tail gunner in the World War I biplane. I could swear he was moving just slightly, turning the gun back and forth from side to side a bit. Animatronics, or were my eyes (and brain?) playing tricks on me?
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Yes it does move. Good eyes.
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Answer by Larry B · Mar 2, 2020
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Please forgive me if these questions seem over the top but I am being sincerely curious. What is the firing range at the …
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Please forgive me if these questions seem over the top but I am being sincerely curious. What is the firing range at the museum all about? I have my LTC. Should I bring it? Also, how may I see the Marine Raiders Museum? Thank you for your answers!!!
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The firing range is laser rifles, no need to bring anything extra except the few dollars it costs. Someone else will have to address your other question, perhaps the museum itself.
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Hi I want to do the tour 5 adults n 2 kids , do u charge for kids?? Ages 8 & 2..which your do u recommend 4 hr. Or 6 hr??
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It is a wonderful museum, but I'm not sure about the kids. Admission and parking are free - just walk in. I don't feel an actual "tour" is necessary. The museum is self …
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It is a wonderful museum, but I'm not sure about the kids. Admission and parking are free - just walk in. I don't feel an actual "tour" is necessary. The museum is self-explanatory and laid out in an orderly chronological fashion. It might be easier on the kids - and mom and dad!!! - to just go in and start walking around.
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Why was the Museum built?
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It was built as the cornerstone of a campus of facilities intended to preserve and present the history of the Marine Corps.
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