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American Heritage Museum

American Heritage Museum is a museum in Hudson, MA, part of the Boston guide. Cost: under $25.

· Hudson, MA

Why you should go…

The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts displays tanks, military vehicles, artillery, and aircraft spanning the Revolutionary War through today, across more than 67,000 square feet. It's operated by the nonprofit Collings Foundation, known nationally for its Wings of Freedom vintage warbird tour.

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  • #tanks
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  • #museum
  • #hudson

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