Parris Island Museum

Parris Island Museum is a military museum in Port Royal that documents Marine Corps training history. The galleries display artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that show how training methods developed and why this facility was important to military preparation.

The museum building opened in 1951 as a War Memorial on land where military training had taken place for many generations. It marks how this island became one of the most important Marine Corps training centers in the country.

The museum displays show how Marine Corps training methods changed over time and what traditions remain important at this training center today. Visitors can see how military culture took shape here and what role this place held in the lives of service members.

The museum sits on a military base, so visitors need to present a government ID and vehicle documents at the entrance gate. Plan extra time for security procedures before you can reach the museum building itself.

The museum holds a research library with historical archives and manuscript collections containing personal accounts from service members who trained here. These materials offer insight into the actual lives of the people who went through this training.

Location: Port Royal

Website: https://parrisislandmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 32.34749,-80.67732

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08