Happy 245th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! The Pritzker Military Museum & Library takes pride in collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Marines who have served our nation since its colonial beginning.

Did you know that weather plays an important role in military history and affairs? 

The Marine Corps Combat Art Program relies on talented Marines and civilians to document the ongoing missions of the Corps.  The guidance they get is simple:  “Go to war and do art.”  The 32 works of art speak to the experiences of the artists, most of whom were deployed around the globe.  The show is divided among five themes:  origins of Marine Corps aviation, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and today’s global force in readiness.