Photo of Building 2612, now the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum, was shown in the January 14, 1946 issue of The Pendleton Scout as the “camp depot” where Marines were sent by rail to other separation centers for discharge after being screened through Redistribution Regiment.

More than 150 restored and researched artifacts from World War II to the present comprise the world’s largest Marine Corps vintage vehicle and artillery collection. Many pieces have been selected by the National Museum of the Marine Corps for their exceptional quality and historical significance to be included in its Heritage Assets collection. The collection exemplifies combat zone equipment used by the United States Marine Corps and visually illustrates developments toward its current advanced battlefield capabilities.

The Marine Mechanized Museum on Camp Pendelton is an excellent location to conduct your next unit function.  Please contact the History and Museum Department at (760) 725-5758 to find out more about hosting an event at the Marine Mechanized Museum.

Location & Directions

Museum Open
Mon-Fri 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Other times available by request.
Call (760) 725-5758

The Marine Corps Mechanized Museum is located at building 2612, Vandegrift Blvd. at the base of Rattlesnake Canyon Rd. 

TOURS

Please contact the History and Museum Department by phone at (760) 725-5758 or email MCBCamPen_History@usmc.mil to learn more about possibly taking a tour of the site.

While on site during a tour:

Photographs are not permitted of the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.
Smoking is not permitted in base buildings.
No pets allowed on the complex.
Photography is permitted of the Marine Mechanized Museum.