Tank Museum
The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays.
01929 405096
tankmuseum.org
Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
Lindsay Road, Bovington, BH20 6JG
The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays.
Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. Exploring eight powerful exhibitions, you will come face to face with almost 300 armoured vehicles. This unique collection includes the world’s first ever tank, the feared German Tiger and the modern Challenger 2.
“The Tank Story” details tank history from its birth in 1915 to the present in a modern exhibition. “Battlegroup Afghanistan” transports you to today’s front line as combat veterans give their accounts alongside the vehicles used on operations today. In “The Discovery Centre” you’ll see the breadth of our vehicle collections as well as seeing who tanks are made in “Tank Factory”.
The Tank Museum’s First World War Centenary exhibition, “Tank Men”, tells the stories of the first men who fought bravely in these revolutionary machines. Let the “The Trench Experience” take you back in time to the trenches of the First World War, whilst “Warhorse to Horsepower” examines the role of horses in war.
There are special events going on throughout the year at The Tank Museum including TANKFEST, Tiger Day and the Vintage Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre, as well as special activity programmes during the School Holidays.
TANKFEST, on the last weekend of June, is the world’s best display of historic moving armour! With stalls, food, entertainment and activities as well, this is an event for the whole family.
Don’t miss the explosive Tanks in Action Displays, every weekday during the School Holidays. Watch in awe as tanks roll into action in our arena, with thundering engines and life-like explosions!
Ending in 2018!: See “The Tiger Collection” exhibition, which brings together the Tiger tank family for the first time, before it ends at the end of 2018.
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Upcoming events
april
30mar - 15aprAll DayEaster Holiday at The Tank Museum
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This Easter Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Friday 30 March. Realistic lifelike explosions
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This Easter Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Friday 30 March. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Take part in a range of family activities. Kids can also let off steam in our outdoor play area and in our new inside soft play area, adjacent to our Café. Plus free family trails to keep them absorbed with teasers and puzzles!
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63981
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March 30 (Friday) - April 15 (Sunday)
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In 2018 Tiger 131 will only make two appearances in our arena. As the only running Tiger I tank in the world you really can't afford to miss it! While you’re
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In 2018 Tiger 131 will only make two appearances in our arena. As the only running Tiger I tank in the world you really can’t afford to miss it!
While you’re not watching Tiger 131, its contemporaries and more in the arena display, you can explore the Tiger Exhibition, peruse traders and exhibitors around the site, or take a tracked vehicle ride yourself.
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt64010
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All Day (Saturday)
may
26may - 27All DaySci-Fi Invasion
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Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27 May. Meet your favourite sci-fi characters and enjoy themed talks and tours in The Tank
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Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27 May. Meet your favourite sci-fi characters and enjoy themed talks and tours in The Tank Museum’s second annual sci-fi invasion. Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt53878
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may 26 (Saturday) - 27 (Sunday)
26may - 3junAll DayMay Half Term at the Tank Museum
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27 May. Meet your favourite sci-fi characters and enjoy themed talks and tours in The Tank Museum’s second annual sci-fi invasion. Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt53878
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Monday 28 May. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63980
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May 26 (Saturday) - June 3 (Sunday)
june
26may - 3junAll DayMay Half Term at the Tank Museum
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
Start your May Half Term with a bang with the Sci-Fi invasion on the 26-27 May. Meet your favourite sci-fi characters and enjoy themed talks and tours in The Tank Museum’s second annual sci-fi invasion. Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt53878
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Monday 28 May. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63980
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May 26 (Saturday) - June 3 (Sunday)
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The world's biggest display of historic moving armour. Join us for the world's biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the
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The world’s biggest display of historic moving armour.
Join us for the world’s biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the Tank – The Tank Museum, Bovington.
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63380
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June 29 (Friday) - July 1 (Sunday)
july
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The world's biggest display of historic moving armour. Join us for the world's biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the
Event Details
The world’s biggest display of historic moving armour.
Join us for the world’s biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the Tank – The Tank Museum, Bovington.
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63380
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June 29 (Friday) - July 1 (Sunday)
24jul - 2sepAll DaySummer Holidays at The Tank Museum
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This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic
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This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Take part in a range of family activities. Kids can also let off steam in our outdoor play area and in our new inside soft play area, adjacent to our Café. Plus free family trails to keep them absorbed with teasers and puzzles!
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63982
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July 24 (Tuesday) - September 2 (Sunday)
august
24jul - 2sepAll DaySummer Holidays at The Tank Museum
Event Details
This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic
more
Event Details
This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Take part in a range of family activities. Kids can also let off steam in our outdoor play area and in our new inside soft play area, adjacent to our Café. Plus free family trails to keep them absorbed with teasers and puzzles!
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63982
Time
July 24 (Tuesday) - September 2 (Sunday)
september
24jul - 2sepAll DaySummer Holidays at The Tank Museum
Event Details
This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic
more
Event Details
This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history…
See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every weekday, starting on Tuesday 24 July. Realistic lifelike explosions and expert commentary. Learn how tanks have evolved and how they are used in battle in this action.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 tracked vehicle. This working example of military hardware seats 16 at a time – so the whole family can jump on together. Available every day, 11.30am – 4.30pm, during the holidays, a £3.50pp charge applies.
Take part in a range of family activities. Kids can also let off steam in our outdoor play area and in our new inside soft play area, adjacent to our Café. Plus free family trails to keep them absorbed with teasers and puzzles!
Find out more here http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt63982
Time
July 24 (Tuesday) - September 2 (Sunday)