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A historic victory for an extraordinary aircraft.The American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, has been named the World War II Grand Champion Warbird at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. American Aero Services also received the prestigious Golden Wrench Award for its remarkable seven-year restoration.Discover the story behind this historic achievement and the dedicated team that returned the world’s highest-scoring anti-submarine aircraft to the sky.Read the full story at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2026/07/american-heritage-museums-historic-pby-5a-catalina-wins-wo...Photos: Al Sauer, Jim Harley, Doug Birkey ... See MoreSee Less
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America’s Tank Demo Weekend starts today at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA! See our WWII tanks in operation along with our new Cold War Era tanks for their first running display! See the M4 Sherman, M5 Stuart, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson along with the M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, M88 Recovery Vehicle, and the M60A2. Gates open at 9am and live demos at 11am and 2pm. Lots to see and do - all three museum buildings are open, and speakers in the main museum on tank topics all day. Buy tickets and get info at the link in our bio or at americanheritagemuseum.org. #americanheritagemuseum #visitma #tanks #worldoftanks #hudsonma ... See MoreSee Less
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If you haven't already had a chance to see our PBY-5A Catalina at EAA AirVenture, there's still time! Come on out and pay us a visit before the show is over!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #WWIIHistory #PBY #eaa #osh ... See MoreSee Less
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This Weekend! America's Tank Demo Weekend - Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th! Learn More: ahmus.me/atdw2026 - Here's a sneak preview of the incredible new Cold War Era tanks that will be featured including the new M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, and M88 Recovery Vehicle and M60A2. These will be joined by our WWII tanks: M5 Stuart, M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, and M36 Jackson! You don't want to miss it! Get Tickets at ahmus.me/atdw2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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Rounding out our Cold War era tanks that will be on the roll for America’s Tank Demo Weekend on July 25-26, 2026 this weekend - the last light tank designed by the U.S., the M41 Walker Bulldog. Though we have an M41 in the Vietnam Gallery, this second operational example is a great addition to our operational tank lineup… more info on the event at the link in our bio or at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/americas-tank-demo-weekend-july/ The M41 Walker Bulldog was developed in the late 1940s to replace the aging M24 Chaffee and provide the U.S. Army with a faster, more heavily armed light tank for reconnaissance and airborne support missions. Entering service in 1951, the M41 featured a high-speed gasoline engine, torsion bar suspension, and a powerful 76mm gun capable of engaging both enemy armor and fortified positions. Named in honor of General Walton H. Walker, who was killed during the Korean War, the tank combined mobility, firepower, and reliability, making it one of the most capable light tanks of its era. Although it saw only limited combat with U.S. forces, the M41 was widely exported through American military assistance programs and served with dozens of allied nations for decades. It participated in conflicts throughout Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, with many countries modernizing the design long after its retirement from U.S. service. Today, the M41 remains one of the most recognizable and successful light tanks of the Cold War. #m41 #walkerbulldog #tanks #worldoftanks #tankmuseum ... See MoreSee Less
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Become a Member of the American Heritage Museum & the Collings Foundation

Membership to the American Heritage Museum is your way to assure we keep the collection on display and growing each year. Your donation will provide critical funding to aid in the maintenance, restoration, and operation of our historic collections. Most importantly, you will help us to continue to carry on the mission to honor our veterans and educate future generations about their importance in history.


Annual Memberships

Annual Memberships include one year of unlimited admission as outlined below to the American Heritage Museum, free admission or discounts to special event tickets at the American Heritage Museum, a 10% discount to the museum store or PX, a window decal, and a subscription to member publications.

North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) Benefits
New for 2025, Annual Memberships of $100 and above and Lifetime Membership includes membership to the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) which allows free member admission to over 1,400 reciprocal museums in North America – so your membership goes even farther! Please visit the NARM website for a full list of participating museums, and be sure to contact each museum prior to your visit, as some limitations may apply.

Student Membership – $35 Annually for Students 18 and Under – Membership for one student under 18 years of age.  Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to apply to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum.
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Individual Membership – $60 Annually – Membership for one person. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum.
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Participating Membership – $100 Annually – Membership for one person. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Comes with a $50 annual discount on Tank Rides and Drives. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for one member. 
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Dual Membership – $100 Annually – Membership for two adults. Includes unlimited admission to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member cards, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two members.
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Family Membership – $140 Annually – Membership for up to two adults and all children 18 and under in the same household. Includes unlimited admission for two adults and all children 18 and under in the same household to the American Heritage Museum for one year, member card, an AHM window decal, free admission or discounted Special Event tickets (see event for specifics), 10% off gift shop purchases, subscription to all member publications, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two adults and two children*.
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Lifetime Membership

A Lifetime Membership to the Collings Foundation and American Heritage Museum includes unlimited admission for two adults and all children under 18 in the household and up to five additional guests (family or friends) to the American Heritage Museum, also included are two (2) experience certificates for an AHM Tank Ride Experience on either the M24 Chaffee, M4 Sherman, or M36 Jackson. Also includes special discounts to special event tickets at the American Heritage Museum, a 10% discount to the museum store or PX, an AHM window decal, a subscription to all member publications, public acknowledgement in the museum and in our annual magazine, and the opportunity to volunteer at the American Heritage Museum. Includes North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM) benefits for two members.

Lifetime Membership – $3000 One Time Contribution – Support the Collings Foundation and the American Heritage Museum in a major way while enjoying lifetime benefits. Click the link below to purchase online or call 978-562-9182.
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Corporate Memberships

Annual Corporate Members of the American Heritage Museum are valued partners who help the programs of the museum grow while offering enhanced access to their own employees and business partners. A variety of levels are available for businesses from small to large.

Corporate Memberships (Annual)
Click here for more information on the levels and benefits for annual Corporate Memberships.

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NO GENERAL ADMISSION SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - Event Tickets for America's Tank Demo Weekend Only

If you are visiting this weekend, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, please purchase tickets for America's Tank Demo Weekend at the link below from 9am to 5pm daily. All museum buildings, including our annex buildings, are included in one ticket. There is no General Admission to just the American Heritage Museum this weekend.