Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour
26/03/2026 - 15/06/2026
Get inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank on this tour. Booking highly recommended!
Easter Holiday: Tanks In Action
28/03/2026 - 12/04/2026
This Easter Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history! Live displays, kids' activities and more.
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.
May Half Term
23/05/2026 - 31/05/2026
This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history! Live tank displays, themed activities and more.
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.
Summer Holidays
18/07/2026 - 31/08/2026
Experience the biggest day out in history this Summer Holidays. Live displays, activities, vehicle rides, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.
South West Model Show
12/09/2026 - 13/09/2026
Save the date for our Autumn Model Show, with new exciting updates coming soon. Tank, train, plane and ship models available to see, purchase and make.
British Sign Language Tour - September
19/09/2026
Sign Language tours of our flagship Tank Story exhibition. Annual Passes required for Museum entry but tour included at no extra cost. Booking essential.
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!
October Half Term
24/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
This October half term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history!
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.
A Dorset Christmas
14/11/2026 - 15/11/2026
A Christmassy day out for all ages. With local crafters, you can buy all your Christmas gifts, watch live entertainment, plus children can see Santa arrive in a tank and explore our Christmas trail.
“The tanks have done marvels”: The 110th Anniversary Seminar
21/11/2026
Join us for a special academic seminar marking 110 years since the first use of the tank in warfare.
Quiet Morning
05/12/2026
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.
