This little museum isnt as little as you think it is. It would take someone at least a full week to see everything that this place holds. I visited 1 time and will return a few more times to see the rest. There is also a little movie theater inside that shows a 30 minute movie of Iwo Jima in WWII. If youre a history buff, then this is the place to get your WWII fix. I appreciate the older gentleman working there because he cares truly about keeping and preserving the memories of this dreadful war. The last of the soldiers are dying out but their memories wont be forgotten. God Bless this place and the people who work here to keep the story alive.

Enjoyed the content just wish they had a better building to show there wonderful displays. And thank you to the wonderful volunteers, enjoyed the content and gift store.

Unique collection packed into this free museum. Lots of personal artifacts from individuals who served in a variety of US war campaigns and the outdoor tank and artillery display was cool too. The Iwo Jima memorial statue was very impressive!

Such a play that pulls your heart strings. All Americas should see this and understand.

The historical video is worth the trip... lots of great and interesting information. The Iwo Jima Marine memorial original plaster statue is awesome. It was used to make the casting near DC. The gift shop has not only USMC, but all services gear and apparel.

Plaster replica of the original. Nice park with good explanation material situated around. Gift shop is closed on Sunday. Talks about all of the sacrifices of the Marines over time and especially at Iwo Jima. Much historic value in understanding the significance of this island of rock as it was actually the first part of Japan- Tokyo prefecture- that the US attempted to take. The famous photo of the flag raising was actually the second raising, primarily for photo ops. 3 of the 6 men died before the fighting was over.

This statue stands several storys tall on a platform one can walk around. A half-hour informative video in the museum teaches on the battle. Check out the caps, t-shirts, WWII books, etc in the gift shop. Worth the trip..

Please take time to look at the monument and go into the gift shop museum and watch the documentary. Reminds us to be grateful for the price paid by others for our Freedom. Always remember to thank a veteran. God Bless America.

Full of amazing history!

Really cool place to visit while in South Texas.

Wonderful & interesting place! God Bless our Soldiers and USA 🇺🇸 VETs & Families

Great history lesson when you take the time to watch the video of the battle of Iwo Jima at the museum. Inspiring sculpture. Makes one grateful for those who fought and are fighting for our freedom. This is the plaster casting of the monument in Arlington, VA.

This is a really cool place. They have a little museum and a free video to watch in their little theater room. 11/10 would reccomend.

Great movie presentation of the battle of Iwo Jima. The Iwo Jima memorial statute is fantastic & a great tribute to our brave men there.

Great place to visit. My husband Retired Marine Captain Foster Little Jr., was a true Semper-Fi. And volunteered with pleasure at the museum.Thank you for your service My Love! Letty.

Great place to get Marine garb.

View the film. Very informative.

Friendly and fascinating. Theres no reason why this place should have under 5 stars.

Great place. Great information.

Love this place!

We were outside of the gift shop because my sons graduation ceremony was held in front of the monument. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the academy and significance of the monument. One thing to note- The mosquitoes were bad!

Well worth the visit. This small museum is packed with relevant artifacts. Also, shows a very informative documentary on the battle to take Iwo Jima Island. Museum and gift shop is associated with Marine Military Academy, which you can also tour.

Nice little museum. Friendly staff. Must go and see.

This is the original Iwo Jima statue. The Bronze in Washington d.c was made from the plaster design. The sculptor, Felix Deweldon, kept the plaster design in a hanger in Rhode Island until 1981, when he then brought it down to Harlingen, Texas. My son was a Cadet there and the ceremony was in the Spring of 1982. It has been misreported for over 40 years as the copy of the Washington d.c bronze. Its actually the reverse! I was at the dedication and I remember the cadets collapsing in the heat.

The monument is just like going to DC but easier access. The video was very informative. Gift shop was particularly good if you are interested in military oriented stuff. Museum could maybe use a little work, but I am not an expert. I enjoyed what I saw. Definitely worth a visit.

Very wonderful place to visit, I could take a nap there if I could.

The grounds are well kept and the statue speaks for itself. The people in the shop are very friendly. The short video is worth a watch. Overall, my family and I had a great experiences and learned a bit more on the battle.

Absolutely amazing worth the visit and its free, you can donate on your way out if you like.

Definitely worth the stop..

So informative! The volunteers are extraordinary! Take the time to visit this piece of American history...and donate while youre there!

See lots of war memorabilia.

The monument and museum was well worth the visit and very educational, would definitely return. Thanks to our US military and veterans for their service!!🇺🇸

Beyond expectations. Very impressive. Small, but emotionally overwhelming. A must see even if you have seen the one in D.C.

Only place to see the original Iwo Jima memorial statue. Museum the perfect size. A must see for every American!

The statue is amazing! The gift shop & museum, ehh. But theres lots of different things to see plus its free.

Great museum to visit, they have a small room where the played a movie about the war. There was a old marine available for questions and a gift shop.

This is a must visit if you are in The Valley and have any sense of history whatsoever. The statue was actually the mole where the memorial at Arlington cemetery

Original statue of Iwo Jima located at the Marine Academy in Harlingen Texas. What a beautiful and patriotic tribute to our failen Veterans who fought so hard for our country. Also present is a place where you can bring your old flags to be burnt. A museum is also available so you can buy military memorabilia. A must stop in your visit. Absolutely beautiful.

Wonderful educational video documentary available. Fantastic artifacts and memorabilia. Loved the visit!

Quiet. Peaceful. Shade.

The staff was very helpful in helping find a veterans hat for my dad

A small shop in the privately run memorial but they have unique gifts for that USMC vet in your family.

Very informative museum. The voulteeres were very knowledgeable and helpful. I would suggest watching the 30 minute movie before visiting the memorial/statue.

The memorial was amazing! The museum was in need of update and more room.

Fantastic stock of gifts for all services. The memorial is extremely huge !

It was nice if my daughters werent with me I would have stayed longer to take pictures.

Beautiful monument. A lot of information and cool little gift shop

They have some interesting displays.

Being from the Baltimore/Washington area this was well worth the visit for all Marines and the lovers

What a gem right in our own back yard!!!

Nice place to Learn about the mounument and how is started.

A great opportunity to see this memorial without going to DC. It definitely stirs patriotic emotions.

Parents took us to see the statue, very impressive display

Worthwhile stop very interesting history

Learned a lot. Nice place.

Great movie about Iwo Jima. So sad so many lives lost.

I honestly love this place its nice

Every interesting and a good museum

Very nice.

Definitely a Marine gift shop.

Its was more than I expected but I didnt even expect much.

Always love to visit my hometown

Highly moving. A cant miss if you are in this part of Texas!

Lots of historical artifacts for viewing.

Simple, good historical movie, worth the trip

Excellent and informative

History lesson in a small but info packed site.

Every body should see this

Because I love it

Must see stop in Harlingen.

I support our troops

Just a big sculpture

Loved it

Amazing grounds

A sobering moving experience.

Very interesting

TOTALLY AWESOME

Its always closed.

A very moving experience !!

Use to live down there.

So small

Nice

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The information is taken from an educational video of approximately 32 minutes. Yes, it is very interesting but impersonal. It would be better if one person was in charge of providing the information out loud. Everything else was excellent.

Ineresante Museum with objects and memories of the battle.

Free World War 2 museum, photographs and accessories. It also has a very assorted gift shop.

Oorah!