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
21 - 22 September 2023

There will be limited access to some exhibits within the Tank Story Hall and Cold War Hall, including Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition, on 21 – 22 September. This is due to trader table set up and load in for the South West Model Show. The soft play will remain open during this time.

Tank Story Hall and Cold War Hall
23 - 24 September 2023

Due to The South West Model Show, there will be limited access to exhibits within the Tank Story Hall and Cold War Hall, including Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition, on 23 & 24 September. Soft play will remain open.

Tank Story Hall & Cold War Hall
4 - 6 October 2023

In preparation for On Track our Mental Wellbeing Event there will be some disruption in the Tank Story Hall where exhibitors are loading in and out for the event that takes place on October 5th. The Cold War Hall, including Soft Play and Afghanistan exhibition will be closed for event set up – these will reopen by the afternoon of October 6th.

Tank Story Hall & Cold War Hall
7 October 2023

There will be no access to the Cold War Hall, including soft play and Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition on Saturday 7 October due to the ‘Fury Experience.’

Cold War Hall
13 - 15 October 2023

The Cold War Hall, including soft play and Battlegroup Afghanistan, will close at 3pm on 13 October and will reopen at 12 noon on 15 October. This is due to a private wedding at the Museum, find out more about weddings at the museum here.

Cold War Hall
10 -12 November 2023

Due to a Remembrance Service on Sunday 12 November, the Cold War Hall, including soft play and Battlegroup Afghanistan will be closed on Friday 10 November and reopen on Monday 13 November.

Cold War Hall
16 - 17 November 2023

There will be limited access to exhibits within the Tank Story Hall and Cold War Hall, including Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition, on 16 & 17 November. This is due to trader table set up and load in for the Dorset Christmas Event. The soft play will remain open during this time.

Tank Story Hall & Cold War Hall
18 - 19 November 2023

Due to Dorset Christmas, there will be limited access to exhibits within the Tank Story Hall and Cold War Hall, including Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition, on 18 & 19 November. Soft play will remain open.

Tank Story Hall & Cold War Hall
29 November - 1 December 2023

The Cold War Hall, including soft play and Battlegroup Afghanistan, will close at 12 noon on 29 November and will reopen at 12 noon on 1 December. This is due to a private event at the Museum, find out more about event and venue hire here.

Cold War Hall