Host Your Event at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
From Daytime Ceremonies to Elegant After-Hours Events
Are you looking for a venue that offers more than just a space? The National Museum of the Marine Corps provides a truly inspiring backdrop for your next event, blending history, elegance, and state-of-the-art amenities.
Whether you’re hosting a corporate meeting, celebrating a wedding, honoring a military milestone, or planning a private reception, our venues offer unparalleled experiences. Each space reflects the rich heritage of the Marine Corps, allowing your event to be not only memorable but also deeply meaningful.
Choose from a range of indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate events of all sizes and styles. From the grandeur of Leatherneck Gallery, featuring historic aircraft overhead, to the serene beauty of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, every venue offers a unique ambiance.
With flexible options for daytime or after-hours events, our professional team ensures that every detail is tailored to your vision, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Discover how the museum can elevate your next gathering while supporting the mission of preserving Marine Corps history and traditions.
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Daytime Events
During museum operational hours of 9 am to 5 pm, the museum directly manages the public spaces located within Leatherneck Gallery. For more exclusive daytime event settings, the following spaces are available for reservation through MCHF during museum operational hours:
- Medal of Honor Theater: Ideal for film screenings, ceremonies, lectures, and presentations.
- Medal of Honor Theater Lobby: A semi-private space perfect for cocktail receptions or seated dinners.
- Corsair Overlook: A scenic, intimate space overlooking Leatherneck Gallery, ideal for small gatherings.
- Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel: A serene and picturesque setting for weddings, memorials, or ceremonies.
- Tun Tavern: A full-service restaurant that offers a historic and themed dining experience.
- Devil Dog Diner: A casual mess hall-themed dining space perfect for student groups, luncheons, or informal gatherings.
- MCHF Meeting Spaces: Conference rooms integrated with VTC capabilities designed for professional meetings or small group discussions.
After-Hours Events
When the museum closes its doors to the public, it transforms into an exclusive setting for your private event. Managed entirely by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF), after-hours events offer unparalleled access to the museum's unique spaces, allowing you to host in an environment steeped in history and tradition.
Whether you’re planning an elegant gala, a formal military ball, a corporate banquet, or a milestone celebration, the museum provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop that your guests will never forget. Imagine dining under the historic aircraft in Leatherneck Gallery or hosting a cocktail reception with panoramic views from the Corsair Overlook.
Every after-hours event includes the flexibility to use any of the museum’s venues, ensuring you can craft an experience tailored to your vision. Our dedicated event team will work closely with you to handle every detail, from custom layouts to audiovisual needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable evening.
With its stunning architecture, rich storytelling, and unique ambiance, the National Museum of the Marine Corps offers the perfect stage for after-hours gatherings that honor and celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.
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Weddings at the Museum
The National Museum of the Marine Corps offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, combining timeless tradition with stunning architecture. Couples can choose the serene Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, a transparent “chapel in the woods” surrounded by nature, or host an after-hours ceremony inside the Museum’s dramatic spaces.
Receptions inside the Museum provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop, from dining beneath historic aircraft in Leatherneck Gallery to celebrating with panoramic views from the Corsair Overlook. Each space tells the Marine Corps story while offering a memorable stage for your celebration.
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, the Museum is the perfect venue to begin your new chapter in a setting that honors service, sacrifice, and legacy.
Event Reservation | Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be affiliated with the military to hold an event at the museum?
No! The National Museum of the Marine Corps and Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel is open to the public for private events.
Would you be able to tentatively hold our dates until we can make a final decision?
Yes. We can place a curiosity hold on our calendar for up to two weeks. This hold must be requested.
When do you need a final head count?
A final head count is due 14 days prior to your event.
What is your inclement weather and closings policy for events?
The Museum's operating status is based upon directive from the United States Marine Corps and Department of Defense, making us subject to sudden changes without notice.