The local ABC affiliate in Danville Virginia is reporting that the American Armored Foundation (AAF) Tank Museum is reconsidering their announcement from last November that they would relocate to Ohio.  Local government commissioned a study to find out if the tank museum could remain viable in it’s current location.  The study recommended that the primary problem facing the museum is a lack of marketing.  Museum Director Daniel Gasser  said they spend the little money they get from admissions on fixing up the warehouse which leaves nothing for advertising.   “It’s all on a budget,” Gasser said.  “We’re putting out as much as we can right now.  If we stay open longer hours, it’s going to cost me more than what is going to come through the door, and I can’t make that money back.”  The 330,000-square-foot facility on U.S. 29 in Blairs.  According to the AAF website, the museum has 120 tank and military pieces, 150 machine guns, mortars, and flame throwers, more than 65 small arms, more than 340 international tank and cavalry generals’ uniforms, more than 2,200 hats and helmets, more than 350 tank and artillery optical instruments and more than 400 tank and AVF toys and other items.

Visit the AAF Tank Museum website here.