The National Museum of the Marine Corps is housing a new temporary exhibit to commemorate the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps: 250 Years of Dedication, Determination, and Courage opens to the public on June 27.
The special exhibit features 91 original works of art spanning multiple eras — from the Revolutionary War to modern-day operations. According to the museum, the art “offers an emotional and authentic lens into the experiences of Marines in service around the world.” And it provides “a striking visual tribute to the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps.”
“This exhibition is not only a tribute to our history, but also a testament to the Marines who have lived it and the artists who have preserved it,” Keil Gentry, director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, said in a press release. “We are honored to bring these powerful stories to life through the medium of art.”
The works in the exhibit include oil and acrylic paintings, prints, pastels, mixed media works, and sculptures. Each piece captures a different facet of the Marine experience and depicts “the intensity of combat, the strength of camaraderie, and the enduring pride of service. Together, they form a dynamic and deeply human narrative that pays tribute to the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of Marines through generations,” the museum says.
The museum is located at 1775 Semper Fidelis Way in Triangle. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission and parking are free.
Feature image courtesy National Museum of the Marine Corps
