👻 It’s a ghost town around here… With the National Museum of the Marine Corps temporarily closed during the federal government shutdown, things have been a little too quiet—except for a few friendly ghosts who, like us, seem to be missing Museum visitors! While we wait to welcome everyone back, you can still explore many of the Museum’s galleries from home with our virtual tour. Step inside and experience the history, traditions and valor of America’s Marines—no haunting required. ➡️ Take the v

Celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of Marines with “We, The Marines.” This powerful giant screen film is shown exclusively at the Medal of Honor Theater, located inside the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Join us on November 10th to Celebrate the 250th Marine Corps Birthday at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and see our signature film! 🎟️ Tickets available now: https://ow.ly/W8cX50WIrpP #Marine250 #MarineCorpsBirthday #Veterans #WeTheMarines #USMC #MarinesMovie | Marine Corps Her

Thanks to the National Museum of the Marine Corps for lending us and setting up these historic artifacts in Lejeune Hall this morning. The 37mm breach-loaded cannon and rare 1896 Accles Gatling gun are on display on the quarterdeck of Lejeune Hall. | Marine Corps Base Quantico

5.5K views · 220 reactions | Recently, the National Museum of the Marine Corps installed the tail boom of a Cobra helicopter from Operation Urgent Fury. The helmet of the pilot, Captain Tim Howard, was also donated. The Cobra tail boom is a part of the Museum’s Final Phase in the Forward Deployed 1976-2001 exhibit. #USMC #History #FinalPhase #USMCMuseum | National Museum of the Marine Corps | Facebook

63K views · 1.1K reactions | 2015 Marine Corps Birthday Message | The...