Marine Corps Museum

The Marine Corps Museum is a facility in Washington D.C. that collects weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and personal items spanning the Corps' entire history. The collections feature artifacts from combat operations, training programs, and peacetime deployments as well as records of missions around the world.

The museum was founded in 1940 and traces the Corps' journey since its establishment in 1775. Its holdings document how the organization evolved through early conflicts and expanded into worldwide operations across different eras.

The halls display personal items and uniforms belonging to individual Marines, showing how ordinary people experienced military service. These objects help visitors connect with real stories from different periods of service.

The museum is easily accessible by public transit and provides barrier-free access throughout all exhibition areas. Plan to spend at least two to three hours to explore the collections and displays at a comfortable pace.

The museum features detailed battlefield dioramas and interactive exhibits that recreate significant Marine operations from different time periods. These recreations let visitors visualize the tactical challenges and on-the-ground conditions of past missions.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1940

GPS coordinates: 38.87500,-76.99220

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30