The museum said the closure takes effect at midnight because of a lapse in federal funding and will remain in place until further notice. Officials thanked the public for its understanding and said they look forward to reopening when funding is restored.
“Gate 4 (Russell Road/Commissary Gate) is open and operating its normal hours,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “As a reminder: Gate 6 (Onville Road/TBS Gate) is still closed until further notice.”
“The base is still in a Code Red status, essential personnel only,” the installation stated. “The roads remain slick and drivers are encouraged to exercise caution and avoid driving if possible.”
“Due to weather conditions, Gate 4 (Russell Road / Commissary Gate) is closed until further notice,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “Use Gate 1 (Main Gate / Fuller Road Gate) to access the Main Side of base.”
The closure affects traffic entering the main side of Marine Corps Base Quantico. No timeline was provided for when Gate 4 will reopen.
“Please note overnight training operations,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “Louder than usual noise this day.”
“Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions,” the installation stated. “Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.”
First Lady Melania Trump visited Marine Corps Base Quantico on December 8, 2025, where she spent time with children from the military community as part of a holiday-themed event. During the visit, Trump read a story to children, helped them sort donated toys for the Toys for Tots program, and joined them in making Christmas cards.
Photos from the visit show Trump greeting children, exchanging high-fives, and posing for pictures, including moments alongside Santa Claus. Santa and the First Lady were also photographed waving to children gathered on the runway at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico.
“Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.”
The base advised the public of scheduled live-fire activities through December 5, including small-arms training, inert rocket demonstrations, multi-day exercises, and artillery and mortar operations. Noise and vibrations may vary depending on location, weather, and time of day, and schedules remain subject to change based on operational needs.
Marine Corps Base Quantico will conduct several live-fire training exercises through November 28, with some expected to produce louder-than-usual noise and nighttime activity. Area residents are advised that the base will be especially active on select days, including overnight training and multi-day operations.
On November 14, training will run from 8 a.m. to midnight, featuring a live-fire demonstration involving up to 200 pounds of explosives, aircraft movement, and frag devices up to 50 pounds. That day is expected to be louder than usual. Additional live-fire frag training up to 25 pounds will occur daily from November 17 to 21, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
“Our galleries, exhibits, and experiences are ready to welcome you back!” National Museum of the Marine Corps announced. “We can’t wait to see you!”
The museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 13 at 9 a.m., following a federal government shutdown that temporarily closed its galleries.
