If you take your time, you really get to see a TON of history. You can easily spend an hour and a half there, even more if you read everything!

This museum is very detailed and much more than I expected. Plan to spend a lot of time here so you can really experience and appreciate the whole thing.

Lots of history here. If youre a fan of Americas military, the Marine Corps in particular, youll enjoy spending time here. Lots of exhibits and information.

Its very spacious for one. The gift shop has a huge supply of gifts and souvenirs. Lots and lots of historical knowledge

What a great day what a great place to visit and we met the oldest living marine how cool is that a must see a must stop !!

Great museum, friendly staff. Will definitely return and bring friends and family who come to visit us. Very educational. Thankful to all our Marines!

Beautifully Maintained and Rich with the History of making of a Marine...Came back with my Sisters to Celebrate our 20th Reunion of Graduating Boot Camp.Was wonderful to walk through and see everything.Thank you for making us so Proud.

I love military museums but this one was different. It didnt give me that vibe or appreciation for the Marines (I am a Marine kid) until someone pointed out that the museum is true to its name- its about the history of the island and how the military came about and their influence since then. The upstairs is based on the Marines and the far right side near the gift shop is about boot camp.

Sure would have been nice to see. E1 at the gate after scanning my active militay CAC wouldnt let me on the base because I had a civilian passenger in the car.Were not at con Delta there highspeed.

The Parris Island Museum is great! It is well maintained has a beautiful layout and phenomenal staff. It is absolutely worth spending time in. If you are a history buff. I recommend you do not go on a Family Day because it will be so busy that you wont have be able to enjoy without getting stepped on or bumped into by a Recruits family.

So many MEMORIES!!! Visiting the USMC museum at Parris Island MCRD and seeing some of the changes (and things that have gone unchanged) was such a wonderful experience! I hope to visit again with my family next time! :-)

One of the best museums. The 45 minutes I allocated for this wasnt enough. To really get a good perspective on everything thats included in the museum oh, you will need 2 hours at minimum.

Times of history in this place. Beautiful place to go to learn history

It was an amazing museum when I went through after I graduated on Parris Island back in 1997 and it still is just as amazing now. There is alot of amazing information and history there. It is definitely a place I recommend checking out while at Parris Island.

Amazing free education about all things Marine....loved this hidden gem

This place houses some truly priceless pieces of American history. Its a real must visit for anyone visiting the island.

Great place. Lot of fun. I had some if the womens uniforms offer the date shown. Loved the different period music. Everyone was friendly. Staff as well as other visitors. Highly recommend for family of graduating Marines.

Really enjoyed this museum. Its not too big, but has a lot of information. Definitely worth the trip to Parris Island to see the Marine base and the museum.

Wonderful experience! The veterans were very welcoming and informative. Also adored by everyone! The American pins that they have to my new Marine to place on the shirts of his younger siblings was an honor. Thank you!

I loved every minute I was in the Museum. Went in the gift shop and bought a few souvenirs. Was accompanied by 3 Marines we adopted for the day. Their family couldnt make it, great guys.

Very interesting museum even if you have no military experience. Explains the history and training process. Need to pass ID check to get on base.

I first went to this museum in 2007 as a recruit with 3rd Battalion, Lima Company. Going back in June of 2019 with my newly graduated nephew brought back some awesome memories that werent so awesome when they were made, lol.

OohRah! After your museum visit, ask for the driving tour brochure at the museum desk. You visit 15 different locations at your own pace... its great!

A must visit if you are on PI

It was nice and a lot of information to offer

My brother went through boot camp here in 1968. Always wondered about the place and now I know. Very interesting piece of Marine Corp history

Well thought out design, unique and interesting items in USMC history. Small merchandise shop inside building. Wheelchair accessible, friendly staff. Recruits must sign in. Busy on family days and graduation days. Elevators accessible to public.

Guests And Members Truly Get A Glimpse Of Why The MARINES Are The Best At Who And What We Are And Do.....

Little nice museum with lots of items and some history. Its worth seeing once you are there.

Absolutely one of the beast museums in Beaufort. With a valid drivers license you can visit Paris island as a civilian, just tell them you are going to the museum. It has great relics and lots of information on the Marines history as well as history of the island going back several hundred years to Santa Elena which was one of the first settlements in North America from the east. The museum is also free and very nicely laid out in different sections. The original site of Santa Elena is also available to visit on Paris island and is located about 6 minutes away from the museum.

I went through in July of 1969. What a Life changing experience. The place changed a lot in 50 years. Keep it up. Semper Fi

Small but lots to see. Can easily spend over an hour

Great depiction of Marines through the ages to present day. Shared visit with platoon if new recruits. Oorah!

Very educational and interesting. Well done.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The displays were fantastic, and followed the history of the Marine Corps from its inception to the present day Corps. I also got to trade stories about my time asa Marine with the staff.

Very nice place to see the history of the U.S.A. since its colonial days to the present era. With uniforms of each period along with descriptions or other dialogue to inform you of their uses really gives you an insight into how much the country has made an impact in the global scene during that particular time makes you feel a sense of unity with the country and its upbringing. At least that was my take of it, better than any history class I ever took in middle or high school in terms of dates, events, legit artillery and etc for sure!

Its always great to visit my brothers and sisters from the past. Semper Fi!

Enjoyed the history of the marine corpsHighly recommend stopping there if ever given the opportunity

Great displays, interactive displays and historical plaques to help interpret. Well done!

With my brother being a marine it was amazing to have him give us a tour of all the amazing items they have at the Paris Island museum. Overall one of, if not my favorite museum I have ever visited.

Good historical value. You can learn alot and be comfortable here.

Lots of interesting information there. Visit with your new marine. They will tell you so much.

This museum is located on Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Getting to the museum is a nice trip down memory lane for the few! The museum itself has 2 floors of information and artifacts about the history of the island before it became the training center, the beginnings of training Marines in 1915, as well as the current training methods.

My two youngest had a fun time with their Marine brother. The retired Marines that greet you on the second floor take their time to talk to you and explain things if you have any questions.

A must to visit if you are on PI!!!

Wow...... what an amazing experience to walk the the history of our United States Marine Corps.

Worth the trip. Great information and museum

Great place to visit while on the Island.

Great place. I could spend hours in here!

Interesting to see Marine Corps history and wall of famous Americans who were Marines.

A history of the area and the Marines. A must see stop. Should be mandatory for everyone!

It is definitely a nice place for ypur marine to take you. Its usually very busy on Family Day, if you go on Graduation Day, itll be better.

Very interesting displays of all the wars back to Civil War and beyond. Had nice theater with movies of marines in several wars. The gift shop had a good variety of Marine items for all ages. Very impressed with both.

Love the history...love USMC even though I retired USN

Awesome place...lots of history.. loved it

A very historic and interesting museum about the Marine Corps. My best friend graduated on Friday, but he took us around the base on Thursday. If you go to paris island going to the museum is a must.

My son had a great time visiting with his J.N.R.O.T.C. squad.

..Great Experience!!!

Great place to understand not only Marine history but also more history about the local area and culture and our country. Had a great time.

Great museum. Has the entire history of the USMC

So full of items from the U.S. and other countries. A very cool place to visit.

This is a 2 story museum with so much history inside. I loved it but will need to come back in order to take my time and read and see everything. We were limited on time the day we visited. Definitely worth the visit.

My father was in the Chosin Reservoir before coming to Parris Island to be a Drill Instructor...we love coming down to visit the Museum and to drive around letting Dad relive old memories. Everyone we encountered, within the Museum, was open, warm, and friendly!

We enjoyed seeing the history of the Marines and those that have been to Parris Island.

Very nicely done. Well laid out, interesting and informative. Only deficiency was the ladies restroom. Please work on that.

28 years later.

Good historical facts about the area and Marine history.

If youre in the area and its raining, so you cant go to the beach, this is a great little museum. They history of the Marine Corps is well told. Many old uniforms and weapons on display.They also have a wing dedicated to the early indigenous people and settlements in the area.You need drivers license, registration, and proof of insurance to enter the base.Semper fi.

My son just graduated they could have had a cow pattie on display and I would have loved. HOORAH!

If youre a Marine, the family member of a Marine, or just interested in the history of our Corps, especially the training on Parris Island, whats not to like?This is a must see when in the area.

Interesting Facts of Marines, So Glad The Daughter, Is A Marine 4041 4th Battalion!!

Learned a lot about US military (Marine Corps) and wars in which US was involved. Very educational and informative. Dedicate at least 2 hours to absorb all of the information.

Very nformative ,courteous and friendly staff.

Well worth the trip. It spans the history of the United States Marine Corps in great detail if you go there plan for about 2 hours.

Great History!! Highly reccomend

A great educational stop. Filled with history and artifacts, a must see!

Very educational and friendly staff/ volunteers

Cornerstone of our great country is presented here. Awe inspiring

It was great learning about the history of the U.S. Marines and all they have to endure to become part of their elite force.

A great place to go and see the history of the Corps

It was awesome to see the history and it was so much to see !

So much to see and take in! Awesome place to visit!

It teaches you about the Marine Core alot

My son graduated from marine boot camp

Being a Marine Veteran, this Museum and the MCRD is my Graceland, I live in Jacksonville Beach Fl. and try to visit at least every few months . Semper Fi

Much larger than we anticipated. Were coming back a second time to do the second floor. Nice photography and museum displays which shows the history of the Marines.

This museum was nice to visit because it was free and described a lot about the training marine recruits go through. Plus the historical marine uniforms were interesting to see. The staff here was friendly and helpful.

Great history. I am so glad I stopped by and spent the afternoon. Dont miss this museum. It is worth your time.

Great little museum with well kept exhibits and a little store. Its an added bonus to visit during the week and see recruits taking it all in. Also, on a graduation day seeing the faces of the new Marines glow when explaining boot camp to their families is always smile inducing.

I love the fact that they all the history of the military in different era of the times it was a amazing place to visit

I had a lot of fun in Charleston SC Im hoping to go back there with my Husband

Beautiful historic items that just blew me away!

If you ever have a chance to visit please do. I took my family there a few weeks ago and they loved it. I may be a bit bias due to the fact that I became a Marine at Parris Island. My kids had a awesome time learning how and were Marines are made. Great job they are doing keeping the history of the Marine Corps.

A museum made for the few who have been selfless enough to serve our nation. The history inside will overwhelm you with pride of the Americans faces you see and those you know are out there. Stop in and remember those from our past, present and future.

What an amazing museum. Full of volunteer retired/veteran Marines to assist with educating you during your visit.

Amazing! So interesting and full of hundreds or years of Marine Corps History!

So much good knowledge and info

Incredible USMC time capsule!

Very nice place great exhibits and great volunteers

Great museum...recomended 100%