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mcrd museum reference center

Photographs, maps, manuscripts, and more are in the MCRD Museum Reference Center. No cost!  Access by appointment.  Explore our Reference Center materials...

Visiting information

CONTACT INFOrmation

museum hours

Open Monday - Saturday

Closed Sundays & Federal Holidays


Regular Hours:  8AM to 4 PM  (Tue - Sat)

Monday Hours:  8AM to 3 PM


The MCRD Museum is closed on some Saturdays and Holidays throughout the year. Please access the link below for a list of the museum closed days in 2014.

MCRD Museum

Day Hall, Building. 26

(on Tripoli Avenue)

Mail:  1600 Henderson Ave., Ste 106A

San Diego, CA 92140-5000

(619) 524-6719  www.usmchistory.org

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Interns wanted

The Museum is looking for college students to intern with us...

new mcrd exhibit

From Presidio to Pacific Powerhouse opened 25 April...

volunteers needed

Help us with exhibits, tours, cataloging, and more!...

mcrd museum education program

The MCRD Museum offers free tours, classes, and curricula.  Staff can also travel to local schools and classrooms.  Explore our free programming...

LEGO Build a Success

A free LEGO Build at the Museum in honor of the 4th of July...