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On this day in 1941, a PBY Catalina helped locate the German battleship Bismarck. Long-range patrol aircraft like the Catalina became essential eyes over the ocean in the Battle of the Atlantic. The American Heritage Museum is close to completing our epic restoration of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic in 1942-1943. The restoration taking place in Florida will be wrapped up this summer and the aircraft is planned to make its first public appearance at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Airshow in July. ... See MoreSee Less
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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. Their courage, devotion, and selflessness secured the freedoms we enjoy today and continue to inspire generations of Americans.As we gather with family and friends today, may we also remember those who never came home and reflect on the true meaning of the day.From all of us at the American Heritage Museum, we thank and remember our fallen heroes. Never forgotten. ... See MoreSee Less
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History Takes Flight – Historic Aviation Weekend

September 12 @ 9:00 am, ending September 13 @ 5:00 pm

$20 – $30

Join us on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for Historic Aviation Weekend at the American Heritage Museum!

Each day will be full of history in the skies and on the ground! Throughout each day, a number of aviation historians and pilots will be featured as they cover amazing stories from the past and present of aviation. Make sure to see the daily flying demonstrations with several of the aircraft from our collection taking to the skies from our beautiful grass airfield. This is your opportunity to get a close look at the aircraft that made history and learn more about the pilots and personalities around them. Some of the aircraft that will be flying include the Waco UIC – Pearl Harbor Survivor, Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Trainer, Okinawa L-5 Sentinel, German Fieseler Fi-156 Storch and AT-6 Texan fighter trainer.

All three museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more. There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site and picnics are allowed.

Event Day Admission Tickets

Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:

$35 Adults
$30 Seniors (62+)
$25 Veterans/Military/First Responders
$20 Students (16 & Under)

Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.

Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.

Click to Get Tickets for Saturday, September 12, 2026

Click to Get Tickets for Sunday, September 13, 2026

Your ticket includes admission for all museums, no additional tickets for the American Heritage Museum necessary.

Admission for AHM / CF Members

This is a Members Free Event Weekend:  one (1) free admission per day for Individual and Participating Members, two (2) free admissions per day for Dual Members, and two (2) adult and two (2) child free admissions per day for Family Members. No advance ticket purchase required, just bring your VALID membership card or recent membership receipt to the entry gate for proof. You may buy tickets online or at the gate for any additional people in your party.

Tank Rides and Driving Experiences Available

Tank Driving experiences and Tank & Half Track Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited! All donations for ride or drive experiences are tax-deductible donations as the American Heritage Museum is a 501c3 non-profit foundation.

Tank Rides Available:

– M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer (10 minute ride) – $195 per PERSON. Maximum of five (5) seated riders aboard.

– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF THREE (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per GROUP OF TWO (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

Tank Driving Experiences Available:

– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)

– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)

Schedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.

Details

Start:
September 12 @ 9:00 am
End:
September 13 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
$20 – $30
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Open Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th - 10am to 5pm

The American Heritage Museum is open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th from 10am to 5pm. General Admission pricing applies.