News & Events

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
As a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the National Museum of the Marine Corps is temporarily closed beginning Saturday, March 14.   

While we will miss our public, the health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our priority.  The Museum grounds, to include Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and the playground, will also be closed to the public. 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
See our Calendar of Events to plan your next visit to the Museum. There are lots of special events and activities planned ... something for everyone!

Calendar of Events

SPECIAL EVENTS
Planning a special event? With multiple unique venues to choose from, the Museum offers the perfect backdrop for any event.

Special Events

In the News...

Expanding a Monumental Museum
Lin Ezell, Director, National Museum of the Marine Corps

November 29, 2018 -- Elena Russo talks with Lin Ezell, Director, National Museum of the Marine Corps. They discuss the mission and passion of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the upcoming plans for the new galleries and expansion beyond the walls of the museum.

Camp Pendleton artifacts of historical significance move to the National Museum of the Marine Corps

January 10, 2019 -- Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Triangle, Virginia.

Iwo Jima Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday at National Museum of  the Marine Corps

August 6, 2019 - TRIANGLE, Va. – Charles “Bert” Mulligan, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Ridgeley West Virginia,spent his 99th birthday at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, August 6, 2019.

Mulligan was a private with 2d Bn., Bravo Co., 21 st Reg., 3d Marine Division from June 27, 1944 through December 15, 1945, and fought in the battles of Guam and Iwo Jima during WWII. He is currently the oldest surviving veteran from Iwo Jima.

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