maps air museum

We went to the MAPS air museum on a whim this past week without much knowledge in advance of what it would be. My wife and I had a very good time. We got there about 90 minutes before close and ended up getting a personal guided tour from one of the volunteers. From the looks of it, others were getting that as well. The details from the front desk and the tour guide really made the experience and you could see from conversation that it is something they are genuinely interested in. With the winter, we ran into a very cold/snowy week so they were unable to take us to the outside section (there was an issue with a gate). Still the inside selection and the museum portion were worth the low admission cost.

we have visited capital M capital a PS air museum several times. We always find something interesting with the aircraft which are on display, or in the process of restoration. The special fly ends of world war two bombers and fighters are an especially good time to visit.

What an interesting place! We went to MAPS with a Cubscout Den of 7 boys during their yearly Scout Day and they were fantastic to us. We had a guided tour where the boys were able to ask questions and most times, get -in- the aircraft on display! It took about an hour and half all said and done and the boys each received a commemorative patch. It was a lot of fun and I'd encourage anyone coming to the area to check it out, especially if you love history and planes!

I've lived in NE Ohio my whole life and only found out about MAPS a couple years ago. The collection of planes and other items is fascinating. The volunteer staff is super friendly and incredibly passionate about their museum. Ever bit as impressive as the planes is the Hall of Heroes, and probably more so. Here is a wonderful and moving tribute to local veterans and fallen heroes from pretty much every war of the past 100 years. They have a ton of stories, photos, memorabilia and informative presentations. This is a must see.

On a day off work I decided to check out some local attractions. This was my first stop and it was really neat. You can get up close to some really cool planes. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Only downside was that I could go outside to check out the planes they had out there. I will go back later to check them out.

We moved to this area 16 years ago and finally stopped in and toured MAPS; should have done it sooner. This place is amazing. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and easy to chat with. There are two one of a kind aircraft on display. Several engines with cut outs and a tire assembly with the axle and brakes cut out. You have to tour The Hall of Heroes! The case of trench art was cool; I've never seen so many pieces in one place before.

Many military planes plus lots of memorabilia including a Goodyear blimp gondola. If you have any interest in aircraft, don't miss this gem, just south of Akron.

I was on a charity committee seeking donations for an area themed travel give away. I paid my admission and went on a tour with an extremely well informed volunteer. I was amazed by this wonderful museum practically in my backyard. And yes, I also left with some complimentary admission tickets for our charity silent auction give away. The winner of that give away would indeed be a winner if they only tour the MAPS Museum while exploring Stark County. PS: I would have given this positive review even if I had not been given something for our charity auction :).

This is an undiscovered gem for aircraft history enthusiasts. There are around 30 planes, some which hadnt seen before and you can get up close and personal with them. Staff is very friendly and knowlegable.

If you are interested in Aircraft History this is a diamond in the ruff. Very nice museum attendees.

I recently took my elderly Mother-in-Law here for an afternoon outing. A well-informed volunteer spent 2 1/2 hours giving us a private tour of this military aviation and airplane museum. Approximately 30 airplanes currently are in various stages of restoration. Our visit was interesting and informative and well worth the very reasonable entrance fee.

MAPS Air Museum has been a hidden gem that is finally being discovered. We took our teenage nephew to visit this summer and I was prepared to deal with a "bored teenager" who doesn't appreciate history - but I was pleasantly surprised that he enjoyed his visit! I have been many times before, but this time taking him opened my eyes to how much of an impact the history lessons made on him! We always see school groups when we visit too!Almost all of the MAPS volunteers are military veterans. One of them is 92 years old, and he served in WWII - he has lots of stories to tell! They all have their own personal stories, and they are all history buffs, so the guided tours are GREAT.You'll also have hands on experience, and prepare to squeeze into a fighter jet, or climb on board an old bomber. They are constantly working on another (or multiple) restoration projects. It is in a huge hanger, so in the winter months be prepared to leave your coat on! Once you visit all of the planes, engines, and equipment in the hanger, there is a whole room filled with military gear, memorabilia, and more! You won't be disappointed!

Lots of aircraft to view inside and out. Many of them are hands on. Well worth the $8.00 admission. I would plan on at least 2 hours or more to see everything. They have everything from an F14 to a DC3 on display and many aircraft engines. Some of these planes are being restored. They have a Goodyear blimp passenger and cockpit area from a blimp that went down because of a stripped gear.Very large gift shop is also on the property.

MAPS provides an intimate, NE Ohio-centric glimpse at military aviation over the years. It's compact size, helpful volunteers and indoor-outdoor exhibits make it an attractive destination for those interested in modern history and with a couple of hours available. Granted, it's not The Smithsonian, but the human scale if the entire museum affords many a closeup look at military aviators and aviation. Particularly impact full are the personal belongings,photos and writings from and related to pilots and crew members. And there are items of memorabilia that are simply amazing, such as a box of fat cigars specially rolled, packaged and dedicated to Hermann Goering, the chief of Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe. Well worth a visit.

My husband and I took our 11-year old son here on a Friday afternoon. I didn't really know what to expect, but we were surprised to see how many planes and artifacts they had. The admission was reasonable ($8 for adults, $5 for kids under 12). We were given a personal tour by one of the volunteers who was also the director of education. I think his name was Reed. He was extremely well informed about every plane there. He told us about the significance of each type of airplane during whatever time period it was used, as well as a history of the particular plane we were looking at. It was definitely one of the best tours we have been on. My son was able to sit in some of the planes and helicopters, which he absolutely loved! They also have a gondola from the Goodyear Blimp "Spirit of Akron" that you can sit in. There are quite a few planes outside that are in different stages of restoration by the volunteers. My favorite part was inside where they have displays of personal items from local soldiers. There are uniforms, medals, and personal correspondence donated by the families, and sometimes by the soldiers themselves (who were members of MAPS). We were informed that there are plans to expand the displays into other parts of the building. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours with your family, and every dollar you spend there goes to restoring the planes and providing more great educational programs. We will be going back again soon!