About Us
Mission statement
The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum pays tribute to the pioneers of flight and patriots instrumental in the advancement of aviation. This is accomplished through the display of aviation memorabilia and aircraft for the education of the public.
Background
The Historic Aircraft Memorial Museum (HAMM) was chartered on January 25, 1985 as the Historic Aircraft Memorial Foundation (HAMF), a Texas non-profit, tax exempt corporation.
In 2006, the museum entered into an agreement with the city of Tyler to occupy the North Terminal Building which is the former airline terminal. The building was built immediately after World War II and reflects the architecture of the period. The agreement was finalized in early 2007 and we completed our move to the terminal building by early July 2007. This wonderful expansion opportunity enabled us to more than double our exhibit space, enlarge our gift shop and library, add a multimedia theater room, and provide additional educational programs.
The museum honors the millions of patriotic men and women who have distinguished themselves in aviation in all branches of the military as well as civilian aviation. The museum also salutes the vast technological achievements that have made American air power the most formidable on earth.
Background
The Historic Aircraft Memorial Museum (HAMM) was chartered on January 25, 1985 as the Historic Aircraft Memorial Foundation (HAMF), a Texas non-profit, tax exempt corporation.
In 2006, the museum entered into an agreement with the city of Tyler to occupy the North Terminal Building which is the former airline terminal. The building was built immediately after World War II and reflects the architecture of the period. The agreement was finalized in early 2007 and we completed our move to the terminal building by early July 2007. This wonderful expansion opportunity enabled us to more than double our exhibit space, enlarge our gift shop and library, add a multimedia theater room, and provide additional educational programs.
The museum honors the millions of patriotic men and women who have distinguished themselves in aviation in all branches of the military as well as civilian aviation. The museum also salutes the vast technological achievements that have made American air power the most formidable on earth.
Museum Gift Store
The museum store is a wonderful gift shop for both members and guests. It offers a variety of aviation related items such as diecast models, puzzles, stuffed animals, clothing, tote bags, pins, caps, and more. A 10% discount is offered on most items as a perk to museum members. Cash, checks, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted for all purchases.
Museum Library
The museum library consists of hundreds of books related to aviation. Many are biographies, fiction, non-fiction, and reference books on planes. Books from the library may be checked out by members only. Non-members are welcome to use the books while in the library, but may not remove them from the museum. All the books have been donated by HAMM members as well as people from all over East Texas. Additional donations of aviation books and magazine are accepted.
Museum Library
The museum library consists of hundreds of books related to aviation. Many are biographies, fiction, non-fiction, and reference books on planes. Books from the library may be checked out by members only. Non-members are welcome to use the books while in the library, but may not remove them from the museum. All the books have been donated by HAMM members as well as people from all over East Texas. Additional donations of aviation books and magazine are accepted.