Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles

The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (HMMV) is located next to the northeast exit 237 of Interstate 80 in Lexington, Nebraska, United States.[2] It is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by donations and grants.[1][3]

For the HMMWV or Humvee military vehicle created by AM General, see HMMWV.
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (HMMV)
Location of the museum
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (the United States)
Established1986[1]
Location606 Heartland Road, Lexington, Nebraska, United States[2]
Coordinates40.742833°N 99.737092°W / 40.742833; -99.737092
TypeMilitary museum
Websiteheartlandmuseum.com

History

In 1986, four Lexington men founded the Heartland Museum.[1]

In 1991, a permanent site for the museum was obtained at exit 237 of Interstate 80 (it's current location).[1][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] 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.[2]

References
  1. "About Us". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024.
  2. "Home Page". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024.
  3. "Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles". No. 26. Recoil magazine. 2016. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024.
  4. "Vision". Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Archived from the original on 2008-12-27. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
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