VISITING THE MCRD MUSEUM - INFORMATION FOR ALL VISITORS – PLEASE READ COMPLETELY
Effective immediately, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program until further notice.
The installation will implement 100 percent identification checks at all access control points, and all non-Department of War credentialed vehicles entering the base will be searched. Department of War (DoW) ID cardholders may no longer vouch for vehicle occupants at installation entry points. These measures apply to all personnel and visitors, including families attending this week’s graduation ceremony.
Visitor Identification Requirements:
All individuals 18 years of age and older must present a valid form of identification to access the base. Acceptable forms of ID include:
-REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued identification card
-United States passport
-Other federally approved identification credentials
For more information on accepted credentials, please check the following website: https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/About/Maps-Directions/
Foreign Nationals:
Foreign nationals who have not submitted SECNAV Form 5512/1 for base access to will not be granted entry and may be subject to additional screening by government partner agencies.
Vehicle Inspections & Prohibited Items:
The Provost Marshal’s Office will conduct vehicle inspections prior to entry. All vehicles are subject to search. Firearms, ammunition, and other prohibited items are not authorized aboard the installation.
For questions regarding prohibited items, please contact the Provost Marshal’s Office at 619-524-4202.
We ask service members and visitors for their patience and understanding, as these enhanced security measures may result in longer wait times at the gates. Please plan accordingly to ensure timely arrival for scheduled events.
The MCRD Museum is located on a federal installation; all federal laws apply on MCRD, including laws against the possession of marijuana. Weapons and illegal substances of any kind are prohibited. Your person, your possessions, and your vehicle are subject to search.
All drivers may be asked to show a valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and proof of vehicle registration at the gates or at the Pass and ID Center.
INFORMATION FOR VISITING GROUPS
All visiting groups must pre-register with the G-3 Operations Office aboard MCRD, at least 30 days prior to visiting. Call (619) 524-8828 or email rdsd_g3_requests@usmc.mil to register. NOTE: A family or group of friends is not considered a 'visiting group.' Visiting groups refer to reunion groups, schools, youth organizations (such as Boy and Girl Scouts), non-profit organizations, private companies, military units, etc. Please read the ‘Tours’ page for additional information.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE BASE VISITOR CENTER AND GATE 5
Exit the Interstate 5 Freeway at the Washington Street exit. Head west, crossing Pacific Coast Highway. Just past the railroad tracks, on your right-hand side, is the Visitor Center, a one-story yellow building with a gated parking lot around it. After you receive your pass, exit the parking lot, and turn right, which puts you straight into Gate 5 of MCRD.
DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM FROM GATE 5
Once through Gate 5, curve right onto Belleau Wood Ave. The road then straightens out. You will see many one-story warehouses on your right. Approximately ¾ of a mile down the road, make a left at the stop sign, onto to Cuba Ave (just past the gas station).
Building 26 will be on your left; a red 'Command Museum' sign will be on the grass in front of the building (Gate 4 will be on your right). Parking is available in front of the Museum or behind the Museum. Enter the building through the double doors underneath the American and Marine Corps flags.
DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM FROM GATE 4
Once through Gate 4, stay on the right-hand curve. At the stop sign at the top of the hill, turn right, then take an immediate right down the curve (you are essentially making a loop around the gate). This puts you onto Cuba Ave., which is the road in front of the Museum.
Once on Cuba Ave., take an immediate left into a one-way drive, then another immediate right into the Museum parking lot. You will see a red 'Command Museum’ sign in the grass. If you miss the turn into the one-way drive, continue on Cuba Ave. for about 50 feet and then turn left into the driveway, and make an immediate left into the Museum parking lot. Enter the building through the double doors underneath the American and Marine Corps flags.