The Tank Museum

Upcoming events at The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum is a museum in Bovington Camp. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including South West Model Show, British Sign Language Tour - September and Quiet Morning.

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South West Model Show

Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. Models of all kinds will be available to see, make and purchase.

Sat 12 SeptThe Tank Museum

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South West Model Show

Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. Models of all kinds will be available to see, make and purchase.

Sun 13 Sept10:30The Tank Museum

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British Sign Language Tour - September

Get a tour of the Tank Story Hall by a member of the Museum’s Education team, presented by Carole, a BSL interpreter. There are only 20 spaces per date, so booking is essential! The tour itself comes with no extra cost, but Museum entry must be purchased separately.

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Quiet Morning

Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. Quiet mornings will be on offer on four occasions in 2026. From 09:30-11:00 all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

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Quiet Morning

A calmer visit to The Tank Museum where sounds and interactives are turned off to reduce sensory input, primarily for visitors with sensory needs or those who prefer a relaxed experience.

Sat 19 Sept10:30The Tank Museum

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British Sign Language Tour | September

As a trial for 2023, we are offering free BSL tours of our flagship Tank Story exhibition.

Sat 19 Sept14:00The Tank Museum

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Tiger Day Autumn

Dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank, Tiger 131. See only running Tiger I in action at the Home of the Tank. WW2 tank display, Living History & more. Tickets on sale now.

Sat 26 SeptThe Tank Museum

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On Track 2026

This wellbeing event features a range of exhibitors offering practical resources, tools, and connections aimed at supporting individuals in building mental resilience and providing support to others.

Thu 8 OctThe Tank Museum

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A Night at The Tank Museum: Sleepover

Experience the biggest day out in history this October. Family activities, amazing exhibitions, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Sat 10 OctThe Tank Museum

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A Night at The Tank Museum: Sleepover

Experience the biggest day out in history this October. Family activities, amazing exhibitions, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Sun 11 OctThe Tank Museum

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Behind the Scenes Tour

Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

Fri 6 NovThe Tank Museum

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A Dorset Christmas

A Christmassy day out for all ages. With local crafters, you can buy all your Christmas gifts, watch live entertainment, plus children can see Santa arrive in a tank and explore our Christmas trail.

Sat 14 NovThe Tank Museum

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Around £20

“The tanks have done marvels”: The 110th Anniversary Seminar

This day long event will bring together historians, researchers, and military scholars to critically examine the debut of the Mark I tank during the Battle of the Somme.

Sat 21 NovThe Tank Museum

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The Tank Story

Join us at the Royal Geographical Society in London for a special night with Al Murray and James Holland.

Sat 28 NovThe Tank Museum

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Quiet Morning

Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. Quiet mornings will be on offer on four different weekend days in 2026. From 09:30-1100 all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

Sat 5 DecThe Tank Museum

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Quiet Morning

Aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum. All sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

Sat 5 Dec09:30The Tank Museum

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Around £3

Tiger Day Spring

Dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank, Tiger 131. See only running Tiger I in action at the Home of the Tank. WW2 tank display, Living History & more.

Sat 24 AprThe Tank Museum

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