About the Museum
GLMMAM's Mission, Vision and Values
Our MISSION
Educate, Inspire and Preserve
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Educate people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors in Maryland; past, present, and future.
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Inspire people of all ages by delivering experiences that nurture and accelerate aerospace “dreams”.
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Preserve Maryland aerospace history and artifacts.
Our VISION
Transition into The Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center
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Become the historical anchor and regional center of aerospace education excellence in Maryland.
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Celebrate the aviation and spaceflight heritage of Maryland.
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Provide exceptional aerospace experiences for all.
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Enthusiastically support the growth of Maryland aerospace industry, and challenge all generations to “Look to the Stars”.
Our VALUES
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Opportunity
A skilled, motivated, diverse Volunteer team is the “backbone” of our museum.We provide opportunity for all to share their talents and ideas.
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Service
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s aerospace professionals. We support and encourage them to achieve their goals.
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Integrity
We conduct our business with sound and fair principles.We welcome all visitors with courtesy and respect.
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Continuous Improvement
To remain current and relevant, we constantly look to improve our operations and systems.We welcome visitor and staff feedback for new ideas and trends.
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Excellence
We have a unique opportunity to present our legacy, and to influence the next generation.The museum experience we offer must be innovative and exceptional for all.
Maryland has a rich aviation and aerospace history, which the Museum has been preserving since 1990.
Much of this aviation history was made in Middle River, Maryland by the Glenn L. Martin Company (later Martin Marietta).
You can discover and explore this history in the Museum where you will find history you can touch, and more than a dozen aircraft on display, including three built by the Glenn L. Martin Company in Middle River.
The Museum's archives, containing plans, documents, research models, aircraft tools, and components, as well as an indexed collection of more than 200,000 aviation and company photographs, is an important resource for researchers.
The Museum offers educational programs for all ages, from a free monthly speaker series to special tours for schools and other groups.
The Museum is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization with the I.R.S. and as a charity with the state of Maryland.
GLMMAM in the News
- Article on speaker series in the Avenue News:
Martin Museum's latest speaker series uncovers story of the International Air Association -
Where's Marty? Going Behind the Scenes at the Aviation Museum
Part 2: Spirit of Maryland
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Thank you WMAR TV for covering the CAF visit Martin State Airport providing tours in WWII aircraft - YouTube
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Where’s Marty? Celebrating ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ With The Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum - YouTube Part 1 - Part 2
By Marty BassMay 25, 2022 -
Eric Auxier, airline pilot and writer, did a fantastic job with adding our museum to his aviation blog.Adventures of Cap'n Aux - "Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum—Wow!"
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Aviation History Museums -
The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Issue 30
A visit to the Glenn L. Martin Museum in Middle River, MD December, 2021
GLMMAM belongs to the following associations:
AASLH - American Association For State and Local History
Chesapeake Gateway
GBHA - Greater Baltimore History Alliance
Maryland Nonprofits
SMA - Small Museum Association