24th February marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the coalition ground campaign to remove Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait, during the First Gulf War….
Music and the Military
Music and the military have always had an interesting relationship….
Tiger 131 – A Twist in the Tale
The story of the world’s most famous tank has had a new chapter added, following research revealing exactly how Tiger 131 was captured….
The Myth of Tiger 131 – An Update
Tiger 131 is the most famous tank in the world and the story isn’t over……
Capture of Tiger 131
Until September 2017, this was the accepted story of the capture of Tiger 131. New evidence has found it to be incorrect. Find the new story here….
Trapped: The Story of Fray Bentos
Tank F41, named Fray Bentos, was a male Mark IV, number 2329. In August 1917 the nine man crew experienced the longest tank action of the First World War….
Tank Museum wins Gold!
The Tank Museum has won Gold for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards….
COVID Forces Events Reshuffle
The Tank Museum has been forced to reshuffle its special events programme as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic….
TANKFEST 2021 – Adapting to COVID
We’ve worked hard to ensure TANKFEST 2021 is safe for visitors and staff, while ensuring the experience does not suffer….
The First Tank Trials at Hatfield
Before the tank made its debut in France, the Mark I had to undergo trials and approval stages in Britain. These took place at Hatfield Park. …
January on the Museum’s YouTube Channel
January 2021 – The Tank Museum continues its war on boredom with the latest release of online content. …
Tiger Combat Debut
The Tiger combat debut took place in August 1942 on the Eastern Front. It was not a success, with three of the four breaking down….
Say ‘I Do’ at The Tank Museum
Couples can now walk down the aisle at The Tank Museum – Dorset’s newest and most unusual wedding venue….
Face the FURY at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum is offering movie buffs the opportunity to celebrate the Sherman tank in general – and one Hollywood star in particular – in a new premium Experience Day….
Churchill Tank will Roll again thanks to £5,000 Crowdfunder
An appeal to Museum supporters has raised over £5,000 to cover the cost of repairing an important British Second World War tank….
Which Tank is on your Christmas Wishlist?
To celebrate TANKMAS 2020, The Tank Museum asked participating museums which tanks were on their Christmas wishlist and why….
December on the Museum’s YouTube Channel
December 2020 – The Tank Museum continues its war on boredom with the latest release of online content. …
The Tank Corps at Christmas
Despite the hostilities, festive greetings did not stop for war. Over a century since this Tank Corps Christmas Card was originally sent, it remains in very good condition….
WW2 War Stories: Exhibition Update
Phase 2 of the new Second World War Exhibition, World War Two: War Stories, will open in Spring 2021 and work has been ongoing behind the scenes since Phase 1 was complete earlier this year….
Help Return Churchill III* to Running Order
Help The Tank Museum raise £5,000 to return this British World War Two classic to running order in time for TANKFEST 2021….
