The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
Website
General
Event Manager
Marketing and Communications
Librarian
Education Officer
Telephone
General & Customer Enquiries
01929 405096
Events Manager
01929 405096 ext 238
Marketing and Communications Manager
01929 405096 ext 234
Librarian
01929 405096 ext 230
Education Officer
01929 405096 ext 216
Fax
General
01929 405360
The Tank Museum in Dorset holds the world’s largest collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.
From the first tank ever built to the modern Challenger II, the Museum houses examples from 28 different countries; Our definitive collection comprises over 250 vehicles dating back to 1909.
In our bursting programme of live action displays, you can witness the awesome power of tanks in action. See our website or call for more information.
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum, Library, Archive, Gallery
Additional info
Guided tours for groups need to be pre-booked.
Library access by appointment only.
Booking information for Conference facilities can be found on website.
Programme of special events and lectures can be found on website.
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
Website
General
Event Manager
Marketing and Communications
Librarian
Education Officer
Telephone
General & Customer Enquiries
01929 405096
Events Manager
01929 405096 ext 238
Marketing and Communications Manager
01929 405096 ext 234
Librarian
01929 405096 ext 230
Education Officer
01929 405096 ext 216
Fax
General
01929 405360
The entire collection of the Tank Museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
This museum houses the world’s finest and most historically significant collection of tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles, and charts the history and development of one of the 20th century’s most important weapons. There are around 150 vehicle exhibits which cover an unparalleled historical and geographical span.
The collection is particularly strong on the origins of the tank and its use in the First World War. There is a large landscape exhibition about the first tank attack in 1916 which illustrates both British and German trenches. British vehicles are supported by vehicles captured from enemies and donated by allies the world over since the birth of armoured warfare.
More recent exhibits cover several theatres of the Second World War, Korea and the Gulf War, as well as illustrating types from at least 25 different nations. Supporting collections include uniforms, medals, artwork, weapons along with thousands of documents and photographs relating to the history of armoured warfare. Visitors are provided with a free audio tour in a choice of three languages.
Collection details
Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Photography, Personalities, Land Transport, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Tiger Tank
- Sherman Tank
- Challenger Tank
- Little Willie
- Panzer
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
Website
General
Event Manager
Marketing and Communications
Librarian
Education Officer
Telephone
General & Customer Enquiries
01929 405096
Events Manager
01929 405096 ext 238
Marketing and Communications Manager
01929 405096 ext 234
Librarian
01929 405096 ext 230
Education Officer
01929 405096 ext 216
Fax
General
01929 405360
BattleGroup Afghanistan - The Armoured Soldiers Story
Visitors have the chance to meet serving-soldiers and find out more about life and work in the hostile climate of Afghanistan, try on the soldiers’ desert kit, try soliders rations, learn how to make dirty water clean, and learn more about the weapons and equipment of the modern army.
On our special message wall, visitors can leave messages for the Royal Armoured Corps soldiers on active service before trying their hand at a range of craft activities. Have a go at making your own medal, add to our desert collage, and then get your face painted in desert camouflage.
These activities are complimented by the desert themed family activities.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Normal Admission Price, See Website for details
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
Website
General
Event Manager
Marketing and Communications
Librarian
Education Officer
Telephone
General & Customer Enquiries
01929 405096
Events Manager
01929 405096 ext 238
Marketing and Communications Manager
01929 405096 ext 234
Librarian
01929 405096 ext 230
Education Officer
01929 405096 ext 216
Fax
General
01929 405360
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Home Front Experience
Enjoy our 1940's themed family activities. Kids in 1940's fancy dress visit free*! Tracked vehicle rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adult: £12.00/ Child (under 5): FREE / Child (5-16yrs): £7.50 / OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00 Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Lawrence of Arabia Weekend
A weekend of activities and talks celebrating the life of T.E Lawrence. Kids dressed as Lawrence of Arabia go free*!
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Tiger Day
We mark the conclusion of our latest conservation project, with a day of activities, talks and tours centered on our most famous exhibit: the Tiger tank. Tiger Tank in Action Display: 13.30. Tracked vehicle rides.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Easter Holiday Fun
Enjoy our free Easter Egg trail along with other talks, tours and family activities. Tank Action Displays: 13.00, weekdays only. Tracked Vehicle Rides every day.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Camouflage Experience
Enjoy our camouflage themed family activities. Kids in camouflage visit FREE*! Tank Action Displays: 13.00, weekdays only. Tracked Vehicle Rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances arise.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Tankfest 2012
A full weekend comprising the world's best live tank displays, action packed mock battles, living history and family entertainments. See website for full details.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
ON THE DAY:
Adults: £18.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £13.00
OAP/Disabled: £13.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £50.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £45.00
IN ADVANCE:
Adults: £16.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £11.50
OAP/Disabled: £11.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £45.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £40.00
Website
Wargamers Weekend
Exhibitors play war games on museum floor. Access to some exhibits may be obstructed.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Summer Fun!
Tonnes to see and do; free talks, tours and family activities. Tank Action Displays: 13.00, weekdays only. Tracked Vehicle Rides every day
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
September Action
Every Wednesday in September there are Tank Action Displays at 13.00 and tracked vehicle rides all day.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Wartime Military Vehicle Show
NEW FOR 2012 - Trucks, Jeeps and Half Tracks on display, with militaria and book stalls to browse.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Warpaint!
Enjoy war art and military comic themed family activities. Kids who complete our online artistic challenge visit free*! Tank Action Displays at 13.00, weekdays only. Tracked Vehicle Rides every day.
*Terms and conditions apply. See our website for more information. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or postpone events as circumstances dictate.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
Remembrance Sunday Service
Join us for the Garrison Service of Remembrance
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Free
Website
Wartime Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre
Take a step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated on the Home Front. Enjoy Christmas shopping from local craft and produce stalls.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum
Admission
Adults: £12.00
Child (under 5): £FREE
Child (5-16yrs): £7.50
OAP/Disabled: £9.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £27.50
Website
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
Website
General
Event Manager
Marketing and Communications
Librarian
Education Officer
Telephone
General & Customer Enquiries
01929 405096
Events Manager
01929 405096 ext 238
Marketing and Communications Manager
01929 405096 ext 234
Librarian
01929 405096 ext 230
Education Officer
01929 405096 ext 216
Fax
General
01929 405360
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