Disruptions and Closures

Find out if your favourite tank is available to view with our disruptions and closures calendar.

This is subject to change at short notice, but we will endeavour to let our visitors know about any exhibition closures.

Disruptions and Closures
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
Currently - TBC

Due to temporary disruption to our water supply, catering and hot drinks in the Main Restaurant are limited, and some internal toilets are unavailable.

• Refrigerated snacks, sandwiches and drinks are still available in the Main Restaurant
• The Open Book Café (Tamiya Hall) is open as usual, including hot drinks and food
Additional toilets are available outside the main Museum
Baby changing facilities are available in the WWII Hall toilets

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Sitewide

Our Sherman M4A2E8 ‘Fury’ is currently away from it’s usual display whilst undergoing essential maintenance. We hope to return it back to the Tanks For The Memories Exhibition soon!

Tanks For The Memories

Our PC section of World of Tanks Gaming Zone is currently closed for updates to improve your gaming experience. In the meantime, our Console Gaming Section is open to use.

World of Tanks Gaming Zone
11-16 May

The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be closed during this time while our team carry out some essential work behind the scenes. The rest of the museum will be open as normal, don’t forget to use your annual pass to visit the Vehicle Conservation Centre on another day!

Vehicle Conservation Centre
15-25 June

The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be closed during this time while our team carry out some essential work behind the scenes. Find out more about our exhibitions to visit here.

Vehicle Conservation Centre
26-28 June

Due to TANKFEST 2026, on these dates the museum is open to TANKFEST ticket holders only, and tickets must be purchased in advance as this is a sell out event. Find out more about TANKFEST here.

SItewide
29 & 30 June

The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be closed during this time while our team carry out some essential work behind the scenes. The rest of the museum will be open as normal, thank you for your patience.

Vehicle Conservation Centre
3 July

The Museum will be closed so that the staff can have a well-deserved break after TANKFEST. We will be open again as usual on 4 July.

Find out more about TANKFEST here.

Sitewide
4, 12, 18 & 27 November

The Museum will be closed for essential maintenance and staff training. We’ll be open as usual on all other days, so you can still plan your visit around these dates.

Sitewide
18 - 19 November

The Tamiya Hall, along with the Book Shop, Cafe and Ukraine exhibition will be closed due to a private event, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Tamiya Hall, Ukraine, Book Shop & Cafe
3 December

The Tamiya Hall, along with the Book Shop, Cafe and Ukraine exhibition will be closed to visitors on this day due to a private event, our other galleries will be open as normal.

Tamiya Hall, Ukraine, Book Shop & Cafe
24, 25 & 26 December

The Museum will be closed for Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you all again on 27 December.

Sitewide
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