COMMAND MUSEUM
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT
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| Do you enjoy people and history? The MCRD Command Museum is looking for a few good volunteers. Types of volunteer activities include: Giving Tours Cataloging Photos Developing Classes Maintaining Exhibits Providing Information to Visitors Are you interesting in helping us? Please contact us! |
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| MCRD Command Museum Building 26, Day Hall mail: 1600 Henderson Ave., Ste. 212 San Diego, CA 92140 (619) 524-6719 Regular Hours: 8AM to 4PM Monday Hours: 8AM to 3PM Open Monday - Saturday The museum is closed on certain Saturdays and Federal holidays. Click here for a list of closed dates. |
Welcome to the MCRD Command Museum. Our mission is to provide an educational setting that portrays the legacy of the Marine Corps. We accomplish this by:
- Creating exhibits about the history of the Marine Corps from the late 19th century to the present day
- Maintaining a reference center which contains an archives and a research library
- Training recruits in Marine Corps history
- Developing curricula of Marine Corps history, tradition, and values
- Providing classes and tours for Marines, students, and groups within the civilian community
- Preserving artifacts of enduring value in accordance with the museum's mission and collection development statement
