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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! 🤔 Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for October 1st is a spool of tracks for the M4 Sherman… see the previous post for the full details!Good luck on this week’s challenge! #americanheritagemuseum #historymuseum #visitma ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you know a WWII veteran who would like to join the Veteran's Roundtable during this weekend's WWII re-enactment? Email Hunter Chaney at hchaney@collingsfoundation.org ... See MoreSee Less
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from October 1st is the roll of track in our "Arsenal of Democracy" exhibit! These tracks go to the American M4 Sherman. This roll is made up of about 70 track blocks, and 140 end connectors, weighing in at a staggering 2,400 lbs. (1088.6 kg)!Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, October 8th at 10:00 am EST!#americanheritagemuseum #whatisitwednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Starting to pull out some armor and aircraft for this weekend's Battle for the Airfield WWII re-enactment. The famous L4 "Rosie The Rocketer" will be participating. For more information on the re-enactment and WWII Veterans Roundtable see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-re-enactment-battle-for-the-airfield-october-2025/ ... See MoreSee Less
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REMINDER: The American Heritage Museum is a private, non-profit museum, not part of the gov't shutdown. Open Wed-Sun, 10am to 5pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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World War II Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides!

The mission of the American Heritage Museum is to bring visitors an immersive experience in history to give a greater appreciation for those who lived it and an excitement to learn more. For the ultimate immersive experience, the American Heritage Museum is offering YOU the opportunity to ride aboard or even DRIVE a real tank from World War II… the M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank, the M24 Chaffee Light Tank, or the M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.

Being a crew member or driving a tank is not particularly comfortable. These metal beasts are all business, designed to go over most obstacles with ease and destroy anything in its path. Once in a tank, it is clearly evident you are driving a machine with great power. When you’re in a tank, things don’t happen to you – You happen to them!

From April through October, the American Heritage Museum offers tank riding and driving programs in the Sherman, Chaffee, and Jackson right here at our tank training area right behind the museum in Hudson, Massachusetts. You’ll check in for your experience and be transported back to 1944 as you step aboard!

Learn about each tank riding or driving program in the listings below and book online if you desire! You may also call us to book at 978-562-9182 M-F from 9am to 5pm (ET).

All tank driving experiences are considered tax-deductible contributions and 100% of the donations for the experience goes into the upkeep and restoration of the vehicles and growth of the programs at the American Heritage Museum.


World War II Tank Driving Instruction Programs

Hour-Long Training Experience with 20-minutes of you at the controls of the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman. Select your tank driving experience below:

M24 Chaffee Light World War II Tank Driving Program at the American Heritage Museum M4 Sherman Medium World War II Tank Driving Program at the American Heritage Museum

World War II Tank Ride Programs

10-minute ride experiences aboard the M36 Jackson Tank DestroyerM24 Chaffee light tank, and the M4 Sherman medium tank. Select your tank driving experience below:

 

M36 JACKSON
World War II Tank Destroyer

$195.00 per person (tax-deductible)
Five (5) Passenger Capacity
Click Here to Learn More and Schedule

M24 Chaffee Light World War II Tank Ride Program at the American Heritage Museum
M24 CHAFFEE
World War II Light Tank

$595.00 per ride (3 passengers)
booked as a group (tax-deductible)

Click Here to Learn More and Schedule

M4 Sherman Medium World War II Tank Ride Program at the American Heritage Museum
M4 SHERMAN
World War II Medium Tank

$595.00 per ride (2 passengers)
booked as a group (tax-deductible)
Click Here to Learn More and Schedule


Buy a Gift Certificate!

Do you have a special someone that you’d like to give the gift of a tank driving experience or tank ride to? We have gift certificates available for immediate shipping! Recipients can choose their own date to schedule their experience once they receive our experience certificate package.

Click here to Learn More and Buy Your Gift Certificate!

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EVENT TICKETS ONLY FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY - No General Admissions available this weekend during Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend special event.

There will be no General Admissions tickets available on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th during the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend - all visitors on Saturday and Sunday must purchase event tickets for access to the American Heritage Museum. $40 Adults | $35 Seniors/Veterans | $25 Children 3 to 16 years old.