page_title: National Museum of the Marine Corps
hierarchical_section_title: National Museum of the Marine Corps
caption_attribution_description: Construction of the en:National Museum of the Marine Corps. Work began in April 2004, this aerial photo (courtesy of the USMC), was taken in April 2006. The Museum is scheduled to open in November 2006. Photo from http://www.usmcmuseum.org/news_PhotoGallery.asp?PicMonth=4/1/2006.
context_page_description: The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. It is located in Quantico, Virginia. It is open to the public with free admission. The museum had its grand opening on November 10, 2006. Over 500,000 people visit the museum each year.
  The museum is a public-private venture, a cooperative effort of the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The Foundation manages the museum operation, while the museum building will be donated to the Marine Corps. The Foundation raised $60 million to build the building. The Marine Corps spent $30 million to build the museum's exhibits and displays.
context_section_description: The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. It is located in Quantico, Virginia. It is open to the public with free admission. The museum had its grand opening on November 10, 2006.  Over 500,000 people visit the museum each year.  
  The museum is a public-private venture, a cooperative effort of the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.  The Foundation manages the museum operation, while the museum building will be donated to the Marine Corps. The Foundation raised $60 million to build the building. The Marine Corps spent $30 million to build the museum's exhibits and displays.
caption: Aerial view of the Museum under construction in April 2006
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