Last updated: 5/7/2011
North Canton, Ohio
Address
2260 International ParkwayNorth Canton, OH 44720

Hours

Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday
9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday
9 AM - 9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 4 PM
Monday
closed
Call or visit website for holidays and winter hours

Admissions

Adults: $8,
Seniors (Age 60+) $7,
Children (Ages 6-12): $5,
Children under 6: Free
Call the museum for group rates.

Staff

Robert Schwartz
phone: 330-896-6332
Patricia Schwartz
phone: 330-896-6332
Kim Kovesci
phone:
Gary Haught
phone: 330-896-6332
Description

The Military Aviation Preservation Society is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about the history of military aviation.

We seek to preserve significant military and civil aircraft and aviation artifacts to educate the public about the people who flew, designed, built and maintained the planes. We are currently restoring a B-26 Martin Marauder, F-100 Super Saber, F-86D Saber, PT-19 Trainer, T-37 Tweety Bird Trainer and Goodyear GZ-22 Blimp Gondola. We are expanding a display dedicated to WWII's Rosie the Riveter. A basic aircraft restoration class is being offered. We are seeking grants to create an education program for schools and home-schooled children.

Mission

MAPS Air Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about the history of aviation and its impact upon society. It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, restoring, preserving, studying and exhibiting the impact of aviation on the culture of man.

History

Started in 1990 by 14 aviation enthusiasts. Started by restoring two WWII SBD Dauntless dive bombers in the former maintenance building for the Ohio Air Guard. Now occupy the former Ohio Air Guard hanger with our aircraft collection and history display room. All-volunteer organization open to all with an interest in aviation.

Artifact Collections

Aircraft from 1908 to modern jets. Engines, radar, radios, etc. used in military aircraft. Displays on Pearl Harbor with piece from the USS Arizona, Tuskegee Airmen, WASP pilots, WWI to Vietnam displays of items. Rosie-the-Riveter display.

Research Collections

Aviation books, plans & artifacts. Interviews with pilots and workers in aviation industry. Restoration facilities.

Educational Programs

Classroom visits and lectures at museum.

Governance

Founded in 1990, Military Aviation Preservation Society MAPS is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and fundraising organization that supports the Museum. With nearly 450 dues-paying members, the organization is financially self-supporting through various revenue-generating operations such as; admission fees, special events, sales in the Gift Shop and donations.

Library
Access: Scholars, Staff Only, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Quarterly Newsletter

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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