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National Lottery Open Week

18/03/2023 - 26/03/2023
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One child (under 16) goes free to The Tank Museum with every full paying adult, with a valid National Lottery ticket/scratch card.

Quiet Morning

26/03/2023
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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.

Easter Holiday - Tanks for the Memories

01/04/2023 - 16/04/2023
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Celebrating 100 years of The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. Tank displays, new "Tanks for the Memories" exhibition, kids' activities, and more!

Tanks in Action Crew Day

12/04/2023 - 24/08/2023
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SOLD OUT FOR 2023 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

22/04/2023
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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.

16 Days in Berlin

22/04/2023 - 23/04/2023
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Weekend of WWII history: enjoy Tiger Day Spring, then watch 16 Days in Berlin, meet the Real Time History Team, and watch talks from world class historians.

May Bank Holiday - Tracks & Wheels

01/05/2023
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This May Bank Holiday will feature a brand new event, combining cycling and tracked vehicles. See gravity-defying cycling feats from Urban Displays stunt cyclists, get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride, and much, more more!

King's Coronation Celebrations

08/05/2023
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Watch King Charles III Coronation ceremony on the big screen and enjoy themed activities on 8 May Bank Holiday Monday.

Behind the Scenes Tour

13/05/2023
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

May Half Term - Tank Zoo

27/05/2023 - 04/06/2023
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history! Live tank displays, animal themed activities and more.

Bowie Experience & Back into Hell Concert

28/05/2023
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As part of The Tank Museum's centenary celebrations, we're working with Open Air Concerts to bring you a fantastic double headline concert.

Quiet Morning

17/06/2023
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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 2023

23/06/2023 - 25/06/2023
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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.

Behind the Scenes Tour

15/07/2023
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

Summer Holiday

22/07/2023 - 03/09/2023
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Experience the biggest day out in history this Summer Holidays. Live displays, activities, vehicle rides, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Tiger Day Autumn

16/09/2023
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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. Standard and Premium tickets on sale now.

South West Model Show

23/09/2023 - 24/09/2023
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This year's Autumn model show will be bigger than ever - with indoor and outdoor traders and displays, plus sci-fi and more. Tank, train, plane and ship models available to see, purchase and make.

Quiet Morning

30/09/2023
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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.

On Track 2023

05/10/2023
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This wellbeing event features talks, workshops and focus-groups to specifically support military personnel and emergency services staff. It is held in support of World Mental Health Day.

Fury Experience

07/10/2023
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How accurate was the film Fury? A premium experience day celebrating the M4 Sherman, PLUS find out about how the Museum was involved in the film and get close to the famous Fury tank.

October Half Term

21/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
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This October half term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history!

Behind the Scenes Tour

04/11/2023
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

Remembrance Sunday

12/11/2023
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The Museum will be hosting the Royal Armoured Corps Remembrance Sunday service. The public are welcome to attend the service if there is capacity.

A Dorset Christmas

18/11/2023 - 19/11/2023
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Get in the festive spirit at our Dorset Christmas Event, in partnership with the Dorset Team - Dorset-based designer-makers and sellers on Etsy. Over 70 stall holders, Christmas lunch, Santa arriving in a tank, live entertainment and more!

Quiet Morning

10/12/2023
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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

10/02/2024 - 11/02/2024
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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.