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 November - Spring 2025

The 3 November will be the last day to see the Battlegroup Afghanistan Exhibition before it is closed to allow the Museum to develop a new exhibition opening Spring 2025 – find out more HERE.  The Tamiya Hall may be closed for short periods during this time. There may be times during this period where the soft play is also closed.

The Tamiya Hall Café will also be closed during this time, reopening in Spring. The restaurant will be open as usual for hot and cold food, as well as snacks and drinks.

 

Battlegroup Afghanistan Exhibition (Special Exhibition Space) and Café
8, 15, 22 and 29 January 2025

The Tank Museum will be closed to the public every Wednesday in January for essential maintenance and training.

Sitewide
23 January 2025

The Tank Museum Restaurant will be closing at 15:00 due to a private event. Takeaway options will still be available.

The Tank Museum Restaurant
3 February 2025

The soft play will be closed on the morning on 3 February 2025, it will reopen as normal in the afternoon.

Tamiya Hall
6 & 7 February

Due to set up for the South West Model Show, there might be some disruption whilst we get set up for the event.

Sitewide
8 & 9 February

Due to the South West Model Show some of the exhibits on display inside the Museum will be temporarily unavailable due to trader and exhibitor displays/stands.

Sitewide
27 March-12:00 28 March

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition will be closed due to a private event.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition
12:00, 24 April-26 April

Due to set up for Tiger Day Spring Premium set up, the Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Ukraine exhibition will be closed from 12:00. It will open as usual on 26 April.

Tamiya Hall including Soft Play and Ukraine Exhibition
26 April

Due to Tiger Day, the Museum will only be open to Tiger Day Spring ticket holders only. Annual pass return visits are not valid for this event.

Sitewide
17 May-12:00 18 May

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition will be closed due to a private event.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition
2 June

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Café will be closed due to set up for a private event. The Ukraine Exhibition remains open to the public.

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Café
3 June-10:00 4 June

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition will be closed due to a private event.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition
4 July 2025

The Tank Museum will be closed to the public on this day to give staff a well-deserved rest after TANKFEST.

Sitewide
16:00 10 July

The Tamiya Hall including the Soft Play and Café will be closed due to wedding set up. The Ukraine Exhibition will remain open.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Café
11 July-12:00 12 July

Due to a wedding, the Tamiya Hall including the Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition will be closed.

Tamiya Hall including the Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition
14:00 18 July

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Café will be closed from 14:00 for a private event. The Ukraine Exhibition will remain open.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play and Café
19 July-12:00 20 July

The Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition will be closed due to a private event.

Tamiya Hall, Soft Play, Café and Ukraine Exhibition
7, 14, 21 and 28 November 2025

In November 2025, The Tank Museum will be closed to the public every Friday for essential maintenance and training.

Sitewide
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