Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour
23/11/2025 - 14/12/2025
Get inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank on this tour. Booking highly recommended!
Quiet Morning
06/12/2025
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.
Christmas Holiday
20/12/2025 - 04/01/2026
Enjoy festive fun for the whole family this Christmas holidays at Dorset's largest indoor attraction. Open for the whole festive season, except 24-26 December. Crafts, trails, and more! Perfect for wintery days.
Bump, Baby & Toddler Event
25/01/2026
In partnership with Little Pickles Markets, The Tank Museum is proud to present it’s first Bump, Baby & Toddler event – featuring special guest speaker Zoe Blaskey.
Quiet Morning
31/01/2026
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.
South West Model Show Spring
07/02/2026 - 08/02/2026
Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. Model planes, ships, trains and, of course, tanks of all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.
Tanks in Action Crew Day
06/04/2026 - 27/08/2026
Work in The Tank Museum Workshop and ride in a tank during a display. The perfect experience for a tank and engineering nut!
Tiger Day Spring
18/04/2026
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.
Quiet Morning
16/05/2026
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.
TANKFEST 2026
26/06/2026 - 28/06/2026
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.
Quiet Morning
19/09/2026
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.
Tiger Day Autumn
26/09/2026
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.
On Track 2026
08/10/2026
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.
A Night at The Tank Museum: Sleepover
10/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Sleep amongst the tanks, and enjoy living history, tank movies, tours, food, and much more!
Behind the Scenes Tour
06/11/2026 - 07/11/2026
Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.
