The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
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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 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
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. Ticket valid for 12 months
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
Website
May Half Term: Camouflage - The Science of Hiding
Dress code for little soldiers: Dig out your camouflage trousers, jackets, vests & t-shirts, and don your helmets, berets and dog tags. Then report to our Camouflage Hide on arrival for inspection. If passed fit for service, you will qualify for your free child admission.
Terms & conditions: To qualify for a free child admission, you child must be appropriately dressed as outlined above. A maximum of one free child admission will be permitted per full paying adult. A child is defined as being aged 0-16 years. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50. OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00. Children (5-16yrs) £7.50. Children (under 5) Free. Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £33.00. Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) £28.00
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Tankfest 2013
Experience the best display of historic moving armour in the world at The Tank Museum – bringing the story of tanks, tank crew and soldiers to life...
Historic vehicle displays will include vehicles making their show debuts, with a number of old favourites returning to the arena.
TANKFEST 2013 examines the adversarial nature of tank warfare, pitting one nations fighting armour against that of another. Our arena displays will examine the great armoured confrontations of the last century with our unique collection of working tanks. You’ll discover the strengths and weaknesses of the armour fielded by the protagonists of conflicts since World War One and find out why the tank has been integral to ultimate victory on the battlefield.
The show finale, the mock battle, will present a scenario dreaded by millions in the post war years… What if the cold war turned hot? For the first time, we will try to show how NATO would try and hold a Soviet force on the Plains of Germany with the potent threat of a nuclear strike.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
ONLINE TICKET PRICES:
Adults DAY - £17.00 / WEEKEND £28.50
OAP’s/Disabled DAY - £11.50 / WEEKEND £18.00
Children (5-16yrs) DAY - £11.50 / WEEKEND £18.00
Children (under 5) DAY - £free / WEEKEND £free
Family (2Adults, 2Children) DAY - £46.50 / WEEKEND £75.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) DAY - £41.00 / WEEKEND £67.00
STANDARD TICKET PRICES:
Adults DAY - £19.00 / WEEKEND £32.00
OAP’s/Disabled DAY - £13.00 / WEEKEND £20.00
Children (5-16yrs) DAY - £13.00 / WEEKEND £20.00
Children (under 5) DAY - £free / WEEKEND £free
Family (2Adults, 2Children) DAY - £52.00 / WEEKEND £84.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) DAY - £46.00 / WEEKEND £75.00
Tankest Showguide - £3.00
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War Gamers Weekend 2013
The annual War Gamers event returns to The Tank Museum, as hobbyists take over the museum for the weekend.
War gaming clubs from across the country will be exhibiting different strategy games for visitors to view and join in. Specialist traders will also be dispersed around the Museum so gamers can add to their collections... and for novices to start their own!
This is a must see event for anyone; especially those with an interest in war gaming and the associated hobbies of diorama building, modelling and play table making.
Call 01929 462359 for more information.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
When
10am-5pm
Admission
Adults £12.50
OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00
Children (5-16yrs) £7.50
Children (under 5) £FREE
Family (2Adults, 2Children) £33.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) £28.00
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Summer Fun!
Imagine the awesome power of tanks brought to life, in front of your very eyes...
Don’t miss the explosive Tank Action Displays, every weekday during the Summer Holidays. Watch in awe as tanks from as early as World War Two roll into action with thundering engines and life-like explosions!
Complete with expert commentary, you will discover how tanks work, how they developed and how they are used on the battlefield.
Then explore The Tank Museum's six large halls, where you will come face to face with over 200 battle hardened armoured vehicles.
Plus - Ride A Tracked Vehicle...
You too can feel the thrill of riding in a tracked vehicle for yourself as it speeds around our arena!
Our specially converted M548 can hold 16 people at a time - so the whole family can jump on board together!
Vehicle rides are £3.00 per person – and due to the frequency of rides each day it is not necessary to book in advance.
It's TONNES of FUN at The Tank Museum!
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50
OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00
Children (5-16yrs) £7.50
Children (under 5) £FREE
Family (2Adults, 2Children) £33.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) £28.00
September Tank Action!
Imagine the awesome power of tanks brought to life, in front of your very eyes...
Don’t miss the explosive Tank Action Displays, every Wednesday during September. Watch in awe as tanks from as early as World War Two roll into action with thundering engines and life-like explosions!
Complete with expert commentary, you will discover how tanks work, how they developed and how they are used on the battlefield.
Then explore The Tank Museum's six large halls, where you will come face to face with over 200 battle hardened armoured vehicles.
Plus - Ride A Tracked Vehicle...
You too can feel the thrill of riding in a tracked vehicle for yourself as it speeds around our arena!
Our specially converted M548 can hold 16 people at a time - so the whole family can jump on board together!
Vehicle rides are £3.00 per person – and due to the frequency of rides each day it is not necessary to book in advance.
It's TONNES of FUN at The Tank Museum!
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50
OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00
Children (5-16yrs) £7.50
Children (under 5) £FREE
Family (2Adults, 2Children) £33.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) £28.00
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Fireworks Extravaganza 2013
An explosive evening of tank action and fireworks as The Tank Museum hosts the Bovington Garrison Display in association with Armoured Trials and Development Unit.
There will be entertainments, traders, refreshments, a fun fair and plenty of free parking. Simply wrap up warm and buy your tickets on the gate for an evening to remember!
PROGRAMME:
17.00 Gates open
18.30 Bonfire lit
19.00 Vehicle display from ATDU and Tank Museum
20.00 Fireworks
22.00 Site closes
Please Note: The Museum will not be open for this event. No dogs will be permitted on site.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
5-10pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Tickets on the gate
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Remembrance Sunday
The Tank Museum is again hosting the official remembrance service on behalf of the Bovington Garrison.
This service will be attended by serving soldiers, veterans and their families, but visitors are also very welcome to join in the service which commences at 10.30. Visitors are asked to assemble by 10.15.
This well attended service will take place in The Tamiya Hall. Following this, a wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Royal Armoured Corps Memorial outside the Museum.
All visitors will be asked to respect the 2 minutes silence that occurs at 11.00.
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£FREE
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Wartime Chistmas Festival 2013
Take a step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated during the two world wars and beyond!
Celebrate Christmas on the Home Front, make wartime Christmas decorations, enjoy a variety of activities, traditional carols and music, meet Father Christmas and sample wartime Christmas foods as the Brass Band plays and the choir sings...
Then enjoy our indoor Christmas Market; with over 70 traders offering local crafts and produce with Christmas treats and gift ideas for all.
PLEASE NOTE: Some vehicles may be obstructed during this event
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Admission
Adults £12.50
OAP’s/Disabled/Student £9.00
Children (5-16yrs) £7.50
Children (under 5) £FREE
Family (2Adults, 2Children) £33.00
Family (1Adult, 3Children) £28.00
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