Parris Island Museum

Tripadvisor (214) · Museum in Beaufort, United States
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The Parris Island Museum is located at Building 111, Panama Street, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, United …

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4.5/5 · 214 reviews
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Sep 9, 2024
Great museum where you can learn about the greatest fighting for in America. Interactive videos and gift shops at the end of the tour. Full review by Samwill89
Mar 17, 2024
Was on a bus trip. Went to this museum. I do not have any loved ones in the military but my dad was drafted in WW II. this place was so informed. Full review by Beth F
Oct 27, 2023
This is a great stop for anyone who’s interested in military history, although the museum also starts with an overview of the people who lived on the island before the USMC arrived. The museum is ve… Full review by Carol757

Questions & answers

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How long does it take to go through the museum?
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Depends on how in-depth you want to be.You certainly could get a good overview in an hour to hour and a half
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We plan to visit our daughter and family early January. My husband served in the corps, is a disabled vet and I want …
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We plan to visit our daughter and family early January. My husband served in the corps, is a disabled vet and I want to see Parris Island and bring our kids. Would our passports and enhanced drivers licenses from New York State be an appropriate identification to be on the base? Please advise as we want to be prepared.
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We had to show our drivers license and our rental car agreement along with proof of auto insurance. I guess it depends which guard you get.
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We would like to make a visit to Parris Island while visiting Savannah in June. Is there anything we need to do to …
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We would like to make a visit to Parris Island while visiting Savannah in June. Is there anything we need to do to prepare for a visit or can we just arrive and take a tour?
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Go to the base web page and find out when classes will graduate. Don't go on that day or the day before in the morning. We went the day before and the museum was crowded in …
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Go to the base web page and find out when classes will graduate. Don't go on that day or the day before in the morning. We went the day before and the museum was crowded in the morning but cleared after lunch. Don't go on graduation day.
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Why did you only rate it 1 star which is terrible? Seems like you enjoyed your trip. You might want to reevaluate your rating.
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Yes, the museum was great! I rated it 5 stars. :) I noticed the reviewer below me rated it 1 star, because they couldn't get on the base.
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Answer by Dana P · Apr 14, 2018
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Am I able to bring my dog
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Best bet just call them
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