Which is better: National Infantry Museum or National Museum of the Marine Corps?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:15:50 -0400

Have you seen these two museums? If so, how do they compare? Which is better? If there is another military museum better than either of these, what is it and where is it located? Take into consideration on-site theaters, gift shop, restaurant, interactive displays, exterior grounds, etc.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 11 at 2015 2:17 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:17:05 -0400

Marine Corps, like the service. And that's not just because they haven't put up my picture in the National Infantry Museum.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 11 at 2015 3:30 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 11 May 2015 15:30:20 -0400

I live 4 miles from the NMMC. It's pretty awe inspiring.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 11 at 2015 4:54 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 11 May 2015 16:54:53 -0400

Aww man ... seriously? Now how do you think I am going to vote?? :-)

Response by SGT William Howell made May 11 at 2015 5:18 PM

SGT William Howell — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:18:12 -0400

I voted "Other" because of the Army MP Museum. They have a ratty 2004 Chevy Impala on display, a statue of PFC Smith who wrote more tickets for 5 MPH and under than any other MP in US Army History, an entire BDU uniform that is starched so much it stands by itself, and the battle cry of the Army MP Corp on the entrance floor, " Don't Mistake Your Rank for My Authority".

Little Known Fact....The US Army MP Museum has 27 Burger Kings in it.

Response by SFC Joseph James made May 11 at 2015 5:23 PM

SFC Joseph James — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:23:03 -0400

Neither. Artillery Museum at FT Sill Oklahoma! What's the sound of Artillery? BOOM BOOM!

Response by PO2 Debra Gwinn made May 11 at 2015 8:20 PM

PO2 Debra Gwinn — Mon, 11 May 2015 20:20:27 -0400

Haven't seen either so I'm unable to compare.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made May 12 at 2015 12:23 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Tue, 12 May 2015 00:23:35 -0400

Haven't been to the National Infantry Museum but... There's not a Marine who hasn't passed through the NMMC without reliving their time in the Corps. And if anyone ever saw its original, two old quanset huts at the end of the OCS grinder, they know how far this museum has come. BTW, withheld voting due to bias.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 12 at 2015 12:27 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Tue, 12 May 2015 00:27:11 -0400

However, the Marine one appears to be a bit more erect....

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made May 12 at 2015 7:17 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Tue, 12 May 2015 07:17:24 -0400

I've only been to the NMMC. It was incredibly well done. I can't cast a fair vote since I have not been to both but it would be hard to outdo this museum.

Response by SPC Robert Treat made May 20 at 2015 3:35 PM

SPC Robert Treat — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:35:32 -0400

I voted National Infantry Museum, because that's who I am, BUT there should be another option of "Both". My late Father served in the Corp. and in the Army, both times as an MP. My Brother served in the Corp. as well. My GrandDad, and my Uncle served in the Army. Both are equal to me, WHY, because any Brother or Sister who served and walked onto the Battle Field, are equal to me, one branch is no better then the other, we are ALL gears in the machine to make run.