MCRD San Diego Command Museum
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4.8 (287)Traces Marine Corps history and its Southern California ties, housed inside a historic Spanish Colonial Revival base.
Description
Opened in 1987 through the backing of Marine veterans and their families, the museum details military service alongside specific regional chapters, including Mexican American heritage and the Mexican-American War. Field visits have featured hands-on encounters like handling historical tools and trying on vintage uniforms. Beyond its primary galleries, the facility houses a theater and a dedicated Reference Center complete with an archives and research library.
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Gift shop on site