The Tank Museum

Upcoming events at The Tank Museum

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Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour

Climb inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank on selected days with this tour - booking is essential!

Sun 7 JunThe Tank Museum

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Around £5

Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour

Climb inside the iconic Chieftain tank and learn about Cold War history with guided tours and hands-on object handling.

Sun 7 Jun12:00The Tank Museum

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Around £5

Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour

Climb inside the iconic Chieftain tank and learn about Cold War history with guided tours and hands-on object handling.

Mon 15 Jun12:00The Tank Museum

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Tankfest 2026

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.

Fri 26 JunThe Tank Museum

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Tankfest 2026

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.

Sun 28 Jun09:30The Tank Museum

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Summer Holidays

Experience the biggest day out in history this Summer Holidays. Live displays, activities, vehicle rides, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Sat 18 JulThe Tank Museum

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South West Model Show

Save the date for our Autumn Model Show, featuring all things wargaming!

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

Sign Language tours of our flagship Tank Story exhibition. Annual Passes required for Museum entry but tour included at no extra cost. Booking essential.

Sat 19 SeptThe 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 Museum. From 9am – 11am all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

Sat 19 SeptThe Tank Museum

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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

Sleep amongst the tanks, and enjoy living history, tank movies, tours, food, and much more!

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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