Anyone gone to the NRA Museum in Virginia?   What is it like? 

Is it just a day trip?  Couple of hours?

Overnight trip?

Is there anything else to see and do around or near the museum? 

 

Thanks for any advise. 

S. 

I have been there. It is pretty cool and they have a lot of cool stuff in there. It should only take a few hours to go through it. It isn't that far from the DC area if your looking for something else to do.

Day trip. Its not huge, you can easily get thru it in an afternoon, even.

You will be in the DC area, so there's all the stuff you can do there, but traffic is horrendous. Udvar-Hazy museum--airplanes, including the Enola Gay is not far, and is a little less trafficky

Thank you. How long does it take to get there from NJ?  Was not really looking to head in to DC. 

I believe the Marine Museum is not far away.  Also right outside of DC.  I've been to Marine Museum and it is at least a 3-4 hours if you want to take your time and really look at everything.  I think we did in about 2 hours or so as kids were getting antsy.  

 

thank you.

Yup agreed.  Nra.  2-3 hrs max.  Marine corps museum.    Gotta go.  3hrs max.  They hold ceremonies there if youre lucky enough to see one.  

I second either Marine Corp Museum and the Air & Space Museum Udvar-Hazy annex out next to Dulles airport.

Just beware, Northern Virginia rush hour traffic around D.C. can be horrendous especially I-95 south of D.C. towards Marine Corp Museum.  Even weekend roads can be crowded.

If it's just a quick trip to D.C., then NRA museum and Air and Space Annex is a good combo.

If passing through Delaware on the way there, I'll also stop by for some tax-free shopping especially if I need a a big-ticket electronic item.

I would allow at least 3 hours for the NRA museum if you really appreciate historic arms, it is a must-see!

I also second the Udvar-Hazy annex, doing both is a full day affair.  

Thank you all.

I've taken a few classes at the NRAHQ and also visited a few times with family. Join the range and shoot your guns there.

 

 

 

 

And make sure to get a picture with the polar bear