| United States Marine Corps Air/Ground Museum |
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Description
- The Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum
- Housed in 1920s hangars at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, the Air-Ground Museum gives visitors a glimpse of Marine Corps air-ground team development and its achievements in two major wars and numerous minor campaigns. The buildings which house the museum are themselves historic structures, being examples of early aircraft hangars. The interiors have been modified for the exhibit of historic aircraft and ground weapons, and illustrates the development of doctrine, tactics, and technology.
- Marine Corps Historical Center and Museum
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At the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard,
approximately 40 miles north
of Quantico, the Marine Corps Museum houses a
standing exhibit which
details the history of the Marine Corps from
1775 to the present.
Uniforms, small arms, medals, accouterments,
art, photographs, and
documents are combined in a "time tunnel"
which covers the last
200-plus years of Marine Corps history in 20
different chronological
displays. This museum is open year around
except Christmas and New
Years Day.
Other resources of the Historical Center, including personal papers and art collections. library, and archives, are available to researchers by appointment, by telephoning (202) 433-3840.
- 1900-1940
- The "Early Years" section of the museum traces the development of the air ground team from its inception just after the turn of the century to the occupation of Iceland on the eve of World War II. Included in this story is a detailed study of expeditionary service in the Caribbean islands, Central America, and China, as well as the contributions of the Marine Corps in World War I and in the years between the world wars. Special emphasis is placed on the development of amphibious warfare and combined arms tactics and technology which was centered, for the most part, at Quantico in the 1920s and 1930s.
- 1941-1945
- This part of the museum, more than double the size of the "Early Years" and "Korean War" hangars, is devoted to the Marine Corps' role in World War II. The part that the Marine Corps played in the Pacific theater is told through exhibits which emphasize the evolution of air-ground tactics, amphibious operations, and combined arms. Supporting these exhibits are displays of uniformed mannequins and weapons, both Marine Corps and Japanese. From the first real use of an air-ground team during the defense of Wake Island to the close air support tactics used in the Okinawa campaign at the end of the war, the major campaigns of the war are illustrated by the aircraft, weapons, and vehicles which made victory possible.
- 1950-1954
- In the "Korean War" area of the museum, the history of the "Forgotten War" is recounted through the five = * major phases, from the Pusan Perimeter in the summer of 1950 to the political stalemate three years later. The Korean War was a further testing ground of the air-ground team tactics which had been developing over the preceding 50 years. A major theme throughout the exhibits is the utilization of helicopters and jet aircraft for the first time by the Marine Corps air-ground team. The Marine Corps' ability to adapt to the suddenness of the war, the extremes of weather and terrain, and its flexible use of both offensive and defensive tactics are demonstrated throughout this portion of the museum.
- Collections
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The museum's study collections are
available to the interested
researcher. Besides the kinds of aircraft
and large weapons
illustrated in this brochure, Marine Corps study
collections include
small arms, edged weapons, uniforms, personal
equipment, models,
historic flags, medals, and badges.
Collections can be studied by appointment which can be scheduled by writing to the address or telephoning the number on this brochure.
- Gift shop
- The Marine Corps Historical Foundation operates gifts shops inside the Air-Ground Museum at Quantico and the Marine Corps Museum at the Washington Navy Yard, as well as a mail-order business with an 80 page catalog containing Marine Corps aviation related memorabilia, etc. They can be reached at 800-397-7585.
- Location
- The Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum is located at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, 36 miles south of Washington, D.C., east of Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. Research facilities are located in Building 2014, approximately two miles from the museum. Marine sentries assist visitors arriving at the base; visitors are issued vehicle passes and given directions to the museum or research site. Signs along the way direct visitors to the museum.
General Information
- Hours of Operation
- The Marine Corps Air-Ground Museuum is open to
the public
annually from 1 April to 26 November.
- Tues to Sat and holidays 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm
- Closed Mondays for upkeep
- Closed Easter and Thanksgiving
- The research facility office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday, federal holidays excepted.
- Tues to Sat and holidays 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Parking
- Free
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Reviews / Comments by our visitors
| Mark Greer, South Carolina |  I worked right next to the museum rebuild shop from 1983-1986. There was a gentlemen by the name of Joe Peyton who was the head mechanic, he had a civilian and a Marine Corps gsgt. working with him. I do not recall there names. They were located in Larsons gym between HMX-1's ground equipment and the engine shop where I worked. I tell you that these guy's were miracle workers with their hands. They can take a deralected piece of history and bring it back to life. I loved working with them more or less volunteering and getting in their way. But it was a pleasure having being so young and learning and watching these highly skill craftsman at work. 06/06/2014 @ 12:10 [ref: 55615] |
| Ed Crusie Beaufort, South Carolina | This comment doesn't have anything to do with the museum, but I was hoping you could help me. I am looking for an old friend a Retired Marine who worked at the museum at one time or another while on active duty and as far as I can remember went back there after he retired GL Johnson is his name, can you tell me anything about him? 11/29/2009 @ 08:07 [ref: 9177] |
| Ed Gillespie East Lansing, Michigan | Planning to visit your museum early next year. Just learned that you have a Dauntless SBD-5 on display. I've created a website to salute Marine Dauntless SBD dive bomber pilots who served in the South Pacific during WWII. Site is located at www.vmsb243.com. All work on it is a total volunteer effort. Looking forward to seeing a Dauntless, for the first time, when I visit the museum. Thanks for keeping it safe! 09/06/2007 @ 14:01 [ref: 6292] |
| Paul Hannah , Florida | The Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is closed permanently as of November the 15th, 2002. The contents of the museum have been incorporated into the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened on November 13th, 2006. The new museum is world-class! Fantastic dioramas, exhibits, and displays. 06/13/2007 @ 19:22 [ref: 5969] |
| Carmen , Indiana | While visiting D.C, with my uncle, a retired Lt. Colonol, we stopped at the Marine Museum. I must admit, it was not on my list of "things to do" while on vacation, but is one of the most impressive and memorable places we went. I took many pictures and shared them with my fourth grade class, encouraging them to talk their parents into going. What a wonderful, eye-opening, hands on experience for all ages. Thanks Uncle Lyle! 05/02/2007 @ 07:06 [ref: 5888] |
| Carmen Whaley Anderson, Indiana | While visiting D.C, with my uncle, a retired Lt. Colonol, we stopped at the Marine Museum. I must admit, it was not on my list of "things to do" while on vacation, but is one of the most impressive and memorable places we went. I took many pictures and shared them with my fourth grade class, encouraging them to talk their parents into going. What a wonderful, eye-opening, hands on experience for all ages. Thanks Uncle Lyle! 05/02/2007 @ 07:06 [ref: 5887] |
| Wendell Busbee South Korea, South Carolina | I HAVENT SEEN THE NEW AVIATIOI MUSEUM, YET BUT I PLAN TO WHEN I AM ON VACATION THIS SUMMER. I WAS ON THE STAFF THERE IN 79-80. I WAS THE METALSMITH/WELDER FOR THE RESTORATION UNIT. IT WILL BE NICE TO SEE THE AIRCRAFT ON DISPLAY. GOOD LUCK WENDELL BUSBEE MSGT USMC RETIRED 11/30/2006 @ 12:32 [ref: 5454] |
| Paul , Massachusetts | 10/11/2006 @ 14:15 [ref: 5331] |
| Pauline Adkins Monroe, Georgia | I just wanted to say how proud I am of all our service men Past and Present,who has sered our country. As a child I had 3 older brothers who served in 1943 2 in the Air corp and 1 in the Coast Guard in the Aleutian Island guarding the coast.1 cousin in the Marines.My twin when he got 18 years old he served in the Air force over in England.To top this off ,I am proud to say that my Father served in the Spanish American war in Japan in the Philippines,back in the 1880's.My grandson at this moment is serving in the Navy and is a Pilot. Mrs. Adkins 07/07/2006 @ 06:12 [ref: 5121] |
| anonymous , Florida |  how much would an 81mm mortar be worth now a days 06/26/2006 @ 13:52 [ref: 5089] |
Last updated: 02/14/00.
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