National museum of the Marine Corps

The National Museum of the Marine Corps, under the command of Marine Corps University, preserves and exhibits the material history of the U.S. Marine Corps; honors the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of Marines; supports recruitment, training, education, and retention of Marines; and provides the public with universally accessible platforms for the exploration of Marine Corps history. The Museum:

• Collects and provides responsible stewardship for objects related to the history of the Marine Corps and individual Marines;
• Interprets the history of the Marine Corps through exhibitions, professional presentations, and other public programming;
• Conducts collections-based research and shares the results of that research through publications, exhibitions, and accessible public programming; and
• Develops materials and conducts educational programs for students, families, and educators to increase their knowledge of the history of the Marine Corps.