Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles explained

Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (HMMV)
Map Type:Nebraska#USA
Coordinates:40.7428°N -99.7371°W
Established:1986
Location:606 Heartland Road, Lexington, Nebraska, United States
Type:Military museum

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]

History

In 1986, four Lexington men founded the Heartland Museum.

In 1991, a permanent site for the museum was obtained at exit 237 of Interstate 80 (its current location).

In 1998, a 16000square feet visitor center was constructed which houses many of the vehicles.[4]

Collection

The museum has about 100 vehicles including helicopters, tanks, half-tracks, ambulances, and a jeep from every branch of the service.[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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home Page . Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles . https://web.archive.org/web/20240507230442/https://www.heartlandmuseum.com/ . May 7, 2024 . live.
  2. Web site: About Us . Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles . https://web.archive.org/web/20240621052916/https://www.heartlandmuseum.com/about-us . June 21, 2024 . live.
  3. Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles . 26 . Recoil. 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240220213135/https://www.recoilweb.com/heartland-museum-of-military-vehicles-104925.html . February 20, 2024 . live.
  4. Web site: Vision . November 8, 2008 . Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles . https://web.archive.org/web/20081227100443/http://www.heartlandmuseum.com/vision/index.html . December 27, 2008 . dead .
  5. Web site: Gnuse . Brian . March 19, 2020 . Guide to the Good Life: Lexington Museum of Military History . July 4, 2024 . KHGI . en.
  6. Web site: March 8, 2024 . Heartland Museum intern has interests in military vehicles and history . July 4, 2024 . KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI . en-US.
  7. Web site: Perez . Jose . May 27, 2024 . Lexington Memorial Day Observance at Heartland Military Museum . July 4, 2024 . Lexington Clipper-Herald . en.
  8. Web site: O'Neill . Rebecca . July 31, 2019 . 10 Best Museums To See Historic Military Vehicles . July 4, 2024 . HotCars . en.

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