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Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles

For the HMMWV or Humvee military vehicle created by AM General, see HMMWV.

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.[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

The 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]

View from Interstate 80 exit showing five of the vehicles outside

References

  1. ^ a b c "Home Page". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "About Us". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles". Recoil. No. 26. 2016. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Vision". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
  5. ^ Gnuse, Brian (March 19, 2020). "Guide to the Good Life: Lexington Museum of Military History". KHGI. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Heartland Museum intern has interests in military vehicles and history". KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI. March 8, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Perez, Jose (May 27, 2024). "Lexington Memorial Day Observance at Heartland Military Museum". Lexington Clipper-Herald. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  8. ^ O'Neill, Rebecca (July 31, 2019). "10 Best Museums To See Historic Military Vehicles". HotCars. Retrieved July 4, 2024.