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MAPS Air Museum

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Established	1990
Location	Green, Ohio
Type	Aviation museum

The MAPS Air Museum is an exciting place in Green, Ohio, where you can explore the history of aviation. It's run by the Military Aviation Preservation Society. You can find it near the Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

This museum is home to more than 50 aircraft. Many of these planes are on loan from the U.S. Air Force and Navy. They are carefully restored here. The museum also has two special aircraft from the Goodyear Rubber Company.

History of the Museum

How MAPS Air Museum Started

The MAPS Air Museum began in 1990. It was a partnership with a collector named David Tallichet. His group was called the Military Aircraft Restoration Corporation.

Opening and Growth

In 1995, the museum opened its doors to the public. It was located in a National Guard building at the airport. The first air show at the museum happened in 2000. A year later, in 2001, the museum moved to a larger hangar nearby.

In 2015, the Ohio Military Museum joined MAPS. It moved from Massillon to the museum's location.

Recent Events at MAPS

In October 2018, some items were taken from the museum. These included helmets, goggles, and helicopter parts. The museum worked to recover the missing items.

In 2020, the museum opened its newly updated second floor. This area has spaces for events. It includes a conference room and a large banquet hall.

In 2025, the museum received a special gift. Four Goodyear Ducks were donated. These unique aircraft were found in a barn in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Museum Facilities

Aircraft Displays

Louise Timken Aviation Library

The museum's aircraft are displayed in a large hangar. This hangar used to belong to the U.S. Air National Guard. More planes are also shown on the outdoor tarmac.

Aviation Library

The museum has a library. It keeps important records about the museum. It also collects and saves images, books, and stories about military history. You can visit the library with your museum admission. Members can even borrow books.

Museum Exhibits

Medic's Corner

Outside the main hangar, there is a tent called the "Medic's Corner." This exhibit shows medical equipment from the Vietnam War era. It helps visitors understand what it was like for medics.

Gallery of Heroes

The museum's "Gallery of Heroes" room is full of amazing displays. You can see detailed models of aircraft and items from different wars. One display focuses on Pearl Harbor, with a piece of the battleship Arizona. Other exhibits honor the Tuskegee Airmen and Rosie the Riveter. Many items in this gallery are on loan from people in the community who served in wars.

Aircraft Collection

Museum Programs

The museum runs a special program. It collects stories from veterans. These are people who served in the military. Many of these interviews are sent to the Veterans History Project. This helps save their important experiences for the future.

See also

• MAPS Aero Expo
• List of museums in Ohio
• List of aviation museums