Great history lesson when you take the time to watch the video of the battle of Iwo Jima at the museum. Inspiring sculpture. Makes one grateful for those who fought and are fighting for our freedom. This is the plaster casting of the monument in Arlington, VA.

Plaster replica of the original. Nice park with good explanation material situated around. Gift shop is closed on Sunday. Talks about all of the sacrifices of the Marines over time and especially at Iwo Jima. Much historic value in understanding the significance of this island of rock as it was actually the first part of Japan- Tokyo prefecture- that the US attempted to take. The famous photo of the flag raising was actually the second raising, primarily for photo ops. 3 of the 6 men died before the fighting was over.

Great place to visit. My husband Retired Marine Captain Foster Little Jr., was a true Semper-Fi. And volunteered with pleasure at the museum.Thank you for your service My Love! Letty.

Friendly and fascinating. Theres no reason why this place should have under 5 stars.

Really cool place to visit while in South Texas.

This statue stands several storys tall on a platform one can walk around. A half-hour informative video in the museum teaches on the battle. Check out the caps, t-shirts, WWII books, etc in the gift shop. Worth the trip..

Nice little museum. Friendly staff. Must go and see.

We were outside of the gift shop because my sons graduation ceremony was held in front of the monument. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the academy and significance of the monument. One thing to note- The mosquitoes were bad!

Full of amazing history!

This is the original Iwo Jima statue. The Bronze in Washington d.c was made from the plaster design. The sculptor, Felix Deweldon, kept the plaster design in a hanger in Rhode Island until 1981, when he then brought it down to Harlingen, Texas. My son was a Cadet there and the ceremony was in the Spring of 1982. It has been misreported for over 40 years as the copy of the Washington d.c bronze. Its actually the reverse! I was at the dedication and I remember the cadets collapsing in the heat.

Well worth the visit. This small museum is packed with relevant artifacts. Also, shows a very informative documentary on the battle to take Iwo Jima Island. Museum and gift shop is associated with Marine Military Academy, which you can also tour.

Very wonderful place to visit, I could take a nap there if I could.

Quiet. Peaceful. Shade.

Absolutely amazing worth the visit and its free, you can donate on your way out if you like.

The monument and museum was well worth the visit and very educational, would definitely return. Thanks to our US military and veterans for their service!!

So informative! The volunteers are extraordinary! Take the time to visit this piece of American history...and donate while youre there!

The grounds are well kept and the statue speaks for itself. The people in the shop are very friendly. The short video is worth a watch. Overall, my family and I had a great experiences and learned a bit more on the battle.

The monument is just like going to DC but easier access. The video was very informative. Gift shop was particularly good if you are interested in military oriented stuff. Museum could maybe use a little work, but I am not an expert. I enjoyed what I saw. Definitely worth a visit.

Great museum to visit, they have a small room where the played a movie about the war. There was a old marine available for questions and a gift shop.

Beyond expectations. Very impressive. Small, but emotionally overwhelming. A must see even if you have seen the one in D.C.

Worthwhile stop very interesting history

The statue is amazing! The gift shop & museum, ehh. But theres lots of different things to see plus its free.

They have some interesting displays.

Only place to see the original Iwo Jima memorial statue. Museum the perfect size. A must see for every American!

Very nice.

This is a must visit if you are in The Valley and have any sense of history whatsoever. The statue was actually the mole where the memorial at Arlington cemetery

The staff was very helpful in helping find a veterans hat for my dad

Original statue of Iwo Jima located at the Marine Academy in Harlingen Texas. What a beautiful and patriotic tribute to our failen Veterans who fought so hard for our country. Also present is a place where you can bring your old flags to be burnt. A museum is also available so you can buy military memorabilia. A must stop in your visit. Absolutely beautiful.

What a gem right in our own back yard!!!

Every interesting and a good museum

A small shop in the privately run memorial but they have unique gifts for that USMC vet in your family.

Love this place!

Fantastic stock of gifts for all services. The memorial is extremely huge !

Wonderful educational video documentary available. Fantastic artifacts and memorabilia. Loved the visit!

Lots of historical artifacts for viewing.

I honestly love this place its nice

Parents took us to see the statue, very impressive display

Nice place to Learn about the mounument and how is started.

The memorial was amazing! The museum was in need of update and more room.

Beautiful monument. A lot of information and cool little gift shop

Great movie about Iwo Jima. So sad so many lives lost.

Excellent and informative

Loved it

Learned a lot. Nice place.

Very informative museum. The voulteeres were very knowledgeable and helpful. I would suggest watching the 30 minute movie before visiting the memorial/statue.

Being from the Baltimore/Washington area this was well worth the visit for all Marines and the lovers

It was nice if my daughters werent with me I would have stayed longer to take pictures.

Every body should see this

Its was more than I expected but I didnt even expect much.

Definitely a Marine gift shop.

A great opportunity to see this memorial without going to DC. It definitely stirs patriotic emotions.

Definitely worth the stop..

Highly moving. A cant miss if you are in this part of Texas!

I support our troops

TOTALLY AWESOME

A sobering moving experience.

Amazing grounds

Very interesting

Must see stop in Harlingen.

No

So small

Its always closed.

Just a big sculpture

A very moving experience !!

Because I love it

History lesson in a small but info packed site.

Simple, good historical movie, worth the trip

Always love to visit my hometown

Use to live down there.

Nice