Contents
- 1 Where is the Marine Museum?
- 2 Can Civilians visit the Naval Academy?
- 3 Is National Museum of the Marine Corps OPEN?
- 4 How much did the Marine Corps Museum cost?
- 5 Who designed the National Museum of the Marine Corps?
- 6 What is the acceptance rate for Naval Academy?
- 7 How long does it take to go through the Marine Corps Museum?
- 8 What is Quantico?
Where is the Marine Museum?
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. Located in Triangle, Virginia near MCB Quantico, the museum opened on November 10, 2006, and is now one of the top tourist attractions in the state, drawing over 500,000 people annually.
Anyone with a locally prepared USNA ID Card or a DOD credential, including military retirees and dependents may drive onto USNA. All others will need to park outside the Academy and walk in through Gate 1. All visitors 21 years of age or older must have a valid picture ID ( see the list of Acceptable Forms of ID).
Is National Museum of the Marine Corps OPEN?
The Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Christmas day, when the Museum is closed.
How much did the Marine Corps Museum cost?
The Marine Corps spent $30 million to build the museum’s exhibits and displays.
Who designed the National Museum of the Marine Corps?
United States Naval Academy is ranked #6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Admissions Overview Naval Academy admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 8%. Students that get into Naval Academy have an average SAT score between 1240-1460 or an average ACT score of 26-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Naval Academy is rolling.
How long does it take to go through the Marine Corps Museum?
Please allow a minimum of 3-4 hours to tour the galleries, and additional time to walk through Semper Fidelis Memorial Park.
What is Quantico?
Quantico is a town in Prince William County, Virginia. Quantico is the site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases in the world, MCB Quantico. The base is the site of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command and HMX-1.