Kids & Families

Family Day

The second Saturday of every month is “Family Day” at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Children of all ages are invited to participate in fun, educational, hands-on activities as they learn about Marine Corps history. Please check the Museum's Calendar of Events, or download the flyers below for more information about upcoming "Family Day" events.

Join our Education Team online @NMMCKids!

Chesty's Museum Explorers Presents: Preschool Play Date

Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am for Preschool Play Date! Children under 5 years of age are encouraged to engage with stories and activities specially catered to preschoolers. Each play date will offer pint size fun and introduce early literacy skills, vocabulary building and encourage social interaction.

See our Calendar of Events for more information on play dates.

Gallery Hunts

Explore the Museum with these engaging and interactive hunts. Gallery Hunts use pictures and questions to encourage learning and discussion about particular items of interest to children ages 4-10.

Little Leatherneck Gallery Hunt - History
Little Leathernecks Gallery Hunt (Spanish version) - History
Devil Dogs Gallery Hunt - Animals
Devil Dogs Gallery Hunt (Spanish version) – Animals
Semper Fly Gallery Hunt – Aviation

Marine Corps Topic Worksheets

Learn more about the Marine Corps with these fun and educational worksheets designed for use at home and for ages 8-88.

Diversity in the Marine Corps
African Americans in the USMC
Hispanic Heritage Worksheet (English version)
Honoring our Corpsmen and Chaplains
Marine Aviation
Marines in Space
Montford Point Marines
The President's Own: the United States Marine Band
Women Marines
Sergeant Reckless

Home School Science at the Museum

Home School Science is a self-paced, hands-on program for students to learn about Marines and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) Curriculum will be available for all grade levels. All ages are welcome!

This program is free and open to the public.

Upcoming Events:
December 3 & 4, 2019 (10 am - 1 pm): Angle of Trajectory
February 4 & 5, 2020 (10 am - 1 pm): Home School Days: Lighter Than Air

Summer Camps

2020 NMMC Summer Camps

Planning is underway for 2020 Summer Camp program. Please check back in Spring 2020 for more information. Also, follow our social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram for updates: @USMCMuseum and @NMMCKids.

General Information:

All camps are free.
All camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am -12:00 pm.
Camp registrations is on a first come, first serve basis.
On-line Registration Only.
Camps fill quickly!
In order to serve the greatest number of children in our community you may register your children for only one session of camp. Once registered you will receive a confirmation and additional information via email from the Education team. Your child is not registered if you do not receive a confirmation.
Campers will enjoy a wide variety of fun activities.

Questions? Please email edasst@marineheritage.org