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Eighty years ago, veterans of World War II were starting to come home, able to spend the holidays with their families again in peacetime. As we reflect on the happiness they experienced, let us all find peace, joy, and comfort with our loved ones as we share this precious time of year. From all of us at the American Heritage Museum, Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you, wherever you are, and our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026! (Artwork by @djangostudios for the American Heritage Museum) ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkraftrad!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #kettenkrad #motorcycle #tractor #airborne ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's Learn About Fire Hazards!#AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #LCVP #landingcraft #DDay #higginsboat #navy ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaker Series: Cold War Massachusetts - Tomorrow, 12/12 at 2:30.Did you know MIT in Cambridge became one of the most important research centers for U.S. Cold War defense technology, especially through its Lincoln Laboratory, founded in 1951. The lab played a major role in developing the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air-defense system—one of the earliest large-scale computer networks, and a precursor to modern digital command-and-control and networking technologies. Learn more tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss this Friday's Speaker Series - Cold War Massachusetts: Hidden Infrastructure and the Legacy of Preparedness. Dec. 12th, 2:30 to 3:30. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-cold-war-massachusetts-hidden-infrastructure-... ... See MoreSee Less
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Group Tours

SCHEDULING YOUR GROUP
The American Heritage Museum is open for group tours Wednesday through Sunday each week. Group tour reservations can be made up to one year in advance and should be made at least two weeks in advance if you would like a docent / tour guide during your visitation (subject to availability). Group tours are scheduled throughout the day, so please be prepared to provide several options of times that would work for your group. Please plan between 2 to 3 hours for your visit.

Please select the type of group tour you are planning to start the reservation process:

School / Student Group Tours – Includes Schools, Home Schools, Colleges, etc.

Adult / Child Group Tours – Includes Clubs, Fraternal Organizations, Scouts, ROTC, CAP.

Senior Group Tours – Includes Senior Centers, Communities, Assisted Living, and Clubs

PAYMENT
The American Heritage Museum accepts credit cards, company checks and cash. We do not provide direct billing or receive purchase orders for payment. Deposits are not required. Tickets must be purchased together as a single transaction. Upon arrival and after payment has been received, tickets will be provided.

PARKING
Buses may unload in front of the American Heritage Museum at the entry vestibule on the North side of the building off the access road entering from 568 Main Street. Bus parking is allowed on the West side of the museum building.

For more information about group tours, contact groupsales@collingsfoundation.org or 978-562-9182.

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Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - Open Friday through Tuesday

The American Heritage Museum is closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday, but will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily from Friday, December 26th through Wednesday, December 31st, with special opening on Monday and Tuesday during the holiday week.