Come Celebrate the 250th Marine Corps Birthday at the Museum
on November 10, 2025

While the Museum galleries remain closed due to the ongoing Government Shutdown, the Birthday celebration is still happening!

Join us on Monday, November 10, 2025, for two traditional Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting ceremonies at 10am and 2pm. There will be special activities hosted by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and certain areas of the Museum will be available to the public:

• Cake Cutting Ceremonies at 10am and 2pm
• Tun Tavern & Devil Dog Diner: Open
• Medal of Honor Theater: Open
• Museum Store: Open 
• 250th Commemorative Coin Sales with the U.S. Mint
• Flags available to place in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park
• A 250th Birthday Challenge Coin Giveaway

Plan your visit and be part of this milestone celebration — 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment.

Visit www.marine250.com/marine250-at-nmmc to learn more

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​Museum Announcements

• ​​We are currently updating various parts of our galleries and this might impact your visit. Click here to learn more.​​
• New part-time Special Assistant and Intern positions are available for application. To learn about what it means to be a Special Assistant, click here. To view internship opportunities, click here.​
• Immerse yourself in the history of the Marine Corps as its 250th birthday approaches by watching our 250th Commemoration video series. New episodes are posted monthly. Click here to learn more. ​

USMC 250th Commemorative Coin


2025 marks 250 years of the United States Marine Corps. Get your official U.S. Mint gold, silver, or clad commemorative coin—available only this year.


​Click here to get yours!

A Monument to HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of U.S. Marines. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the images of the flag raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 240,000-square-foot structure. World-class interpretive exhibits with innovative technology and unique artifacts surround visitors and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.

The Museum is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1979 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to support the historical programs of the Marine Corps in ways not possible through government funds. The Foundation supports the Museum's volunteer and educational programs.

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Upcoming Events

Join us at the Museum for free family-friendly events. See our Calendar of Events for a complete list of activities.

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Calendar of Events

Final Phase

Final Phase of the National Museum of the Marine Corps is ongoing.  As new exhibits and galleries are completed, we will open them in phases over several years.

Final Phase

Online Exhibits

​​See our latest online exhibits which feature artwork and artifacts from the Museum's collection.

Online Exhibits

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Visiting with a Group?

The staff at the National Museum of the Marine Corps is happy to assist with your group or school organization visit. Reservations are required for all groups wishing to visit the Museum to help ensure the best experience for everyone.

Groups

School Groups

Host Your Next Event at the Museum

A first-class, cutting-edge and world-renowned facility, the National Museum of the Marine Corps offers our guests an unforgettable experience amidst some of the nation's most historic and treasured artifacts.

Go To Special Events

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Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
Visit the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to learn how you can help promote and preserve the United States Marine Corps legacy. The Heritage Foundation offers various opportunities for you to contribute to this important cause.
Visit the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation