The National Museum of the Marine Corps, a new museum that opened in 2006, maintains a broad collection of poignant and fascinating artifacts and interactive displays on the Marine Corps and its members' contribution to the nation. The museum is located on more than 135 acres adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico and encompasses approximately 118,000 square feet. Its iconic 210 ft. high stainless steel spire is intended to represent the famous image of the marines raising the American flag over Iwo Jima, as well as " notions of swords at salute, aircraft climbing in to the heavens or a howitzer at the ready," according to the museum's introductive materials.
Exhibits include artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, including films, combat art, and recordings of Marines telling their own stories.
This museum replaces the Marine Corps Historical Center, in the Washington Navy Yard, which closed in 2005.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- 9am to 5pm daily
- Admission:
- Free
- Metro Stop:
- Orange line to the Vienna/Fairfax Station
- Contact:
- Location: 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA
- Phone: 800-397-7585
- Website: www.usmcmuseum.org
