The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (HMMV) is located next to the northeast exit 237 of Interstate 80 in Lexington, Nebraska, United States.[1] It is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by donations and grants.[2][3]
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  Location of the museum  Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (the United States) | |
| Established | 1986[2] |
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| Location | 606 Heartland Road, Lexington, Nebraska, United States[1] |
| Coordinates | 40°44′34″N 99°44′14″W / 40.742833°N 99.737092°W |
| Type | Military museum |
| Website | heartlandmuseum.com |
History
editIn 1986, four Lexington men founded the Heartland Museum.[2]
In 1991, a permanent site for the museum was obtained at exit 237 of Interstate 80 (its current location).[2][3]
In 1998, a 16,000-square-foot (1,500 m2) visitor center was constructed which houses many of the vehicles.[4][3]
Collection
editThe museum has about 100 vehicles including helicopters, tanks, half-tracks, ambulances, and a jeep from every branch of the service.[3][5][6] [7] [8] There are also displays of weapons, uniforms, engines, equipment, and more. The everyday necessities of a soldier's life, such as MREs, and unique vehicles, like those used by the German army in World War II.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Home Page". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "About Us". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles". Recoil. No. 26. 2016. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Vision". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ^ Gnuse, Brian (March 19, 2020). "Guide to the Good Life: Lexington Museum of Military History". KHGI. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Heartland Museum intern has interests in military vehicles and history". KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI. March 8, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Perez, Jose (May 27, 2024). "Lexington Memorial Day Observance at Heartland Military Museum". Lexington Clipper-Herald. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ O'Neill, Rebecca (July 31, 2019). "10 Best Museums To See Historic Military Vehicles". HotCars. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Museum Photos – archived in 2011