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
4 December 2023

Due to essential maintenance, Tiger 131 will not be available to view on 4 December. It will be available on 5 December. See Tiger 131 in action at Tiger Day Spring.

Tank Story Hall
5 December 2023

Due to essential maintenance, Panzer III will not be available to view on 5 December. It will be available on 6 December. See Tiger 131 and Panzer III in action at Tiger Day Spring.

Tank Story Hall
8 December 2023

Tanks in Popular Culture will be closed to the public, reopening on 9 December. The World of Tanks Gaming Zone will remain open. 

Tanks in Popular Culture
27 Dec - 3 Jan

Tanks Tortoise and Khalid will be blocked off during this time due to planned maintenance for our conference facilities. Soft play will remain open during this time.

Find out more about our conference facilities here. 

Cold War Hall
9 February - 11 February

There will be limited access to exhibitions whilst we set up for our South West Model Show. You can find out more here and book tickets now!

Museum Wide
5 March - 8 March

Due to a private dinner event hosted at The Tank Museum, Cold War Hall & Soft Play will be closed from 12PM on 5th March, reopening at 12PM on the 7th March. You can find out more about hosting you event with us here.

Stay up to date with our events team by following them here. 

Cold War Hall and Soft Play
25 April - 26 April

Due to our set up for Tiger Day Spring, Cold War Hall and soft play will be closed from midday on 25th and reopen, ready for Tiger Day on the 27th. Book your tickets for Tiger Day here. 

Cold War Hall and soft play.
18 May

Due to the silent disco event at The Museum, Cold War Hall and soft play will be closed on 18th May. Book your tickets for the silent disco here. 

Cold War Hall and soft play
28 June to 30 June

TANKFEST 2024 is nearly here! Due to set up for this huge event, there may be minor disruptions site wide. Book your tickets for this sellout event here.

Site wide
12 September - 15 September

Due to our South West Model Show, there will be limited access to exhibitions due to set up and the delivery of the event.

Site wide
26 September - 27 September

Due to set up for Tiger Day Autumn, the Cold War Hall and soft play will be closed from midday on 25th and reopen, ready for Tiger Day, on the 28th. Book tickets here. 

Cold War Hall and soft play
2 October - 3 October

Due to our annual mental health and well being event, On Track, the Cold War Hall and soft play will be closed 2 – 3 October. You can find out more and book tickets for this event here. 

Cold War Hall and soft play
14 November - 17 November

Due to our annual Dorset Christmas event, there will be limited access to exhibitions due to set up and delivery of the event.

Site wide