The BIGGEST Day Out in History offers TONS of Value!
Every ticket includes a free annual pass – so you can visit as many times as you like for one year.*
With so much to see and do, you’ll be glad you have it! The average visitor spends over 4 hours exploring the museum, and with plenty of free parking, there is no need to rush.
Whether you’re visiting alone, with friends or with family, your admission gives you access to the full Museum experience, which offers something for everyone.
Tickets can be purchased online or on arrival at The Tank Museum. Adult, Child and Family tickets are 20% cheaper when booked online.
All Reduced and Free admission tickets require verification and can only be obtained on arrival.
Please remember to bring valid proof – full details below.
The Tank Museum is registered charity and independent museum. Our work is funded entirely by our visitors and supporters – so if you are eligible, please Gift Aid your admission. If costs you nothing – but helps us a lot.
*See our terms and conditions for more information & how to use your annual pass.
TICKET PRICES
Book ONLINE & save 20%!
Should you require any assistance with your booking, please call 01929 405096. Please note: there is a £4 admin charge for tickets purchased over the phone.
In the next year, the Special Event Day dates are 24 April 2027, 25-27 June 2027, and 25 September 2027.
The following visitors are entitled to reduced admission when verified (except on Special Event Days).
REDUCED ADMISSIONS
£12.38 for all former HM Forces service personnel and reservists on production of proof of service (e.g. Red Book, MOD100 or Veterans ID card and the new digital Veterans Card.
R.A.C veterans can visit for free (see section below).
Adults/Seniors: £6.19
Children: £2.50
To remove barriers for the financially disadvantaged, recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance are entitled to these prices (75% off on-the-door admission) on production of eligibility. This can be verified by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household).
To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you will also be asked to show photographic ID.
You can get a proof of other benefits like Pension Credit HERE.
These tickets do not include an Annual Pass.
£12.38 for all registered and current FE/HE students (not graduates) on production of Valid student photo ID card or digital ID card.
We accept: College or University ID card, National Union of Students card, International Student Identity card or Totum Card, Student Beans or UniDays ID.
The following visitors are entitled to free admission when verified (except on Special Event Days).
FREE OF CHARGE
If you require a carer to facilitate your visit, one registered carer will be admitted free of charge. If booking online, please book an additional free slot for your carer.
You will be asked to present evidence to a member of staff on arrival (e.g. DLA or PIP letter, Max Card, GP letter, Access Card, or similar).
More information about accessibility is here.
All serving members of any armed forces are entitled to free admission on production of a valid MOD90 card or equivalent.
All members of Royal Armoured Corps Regimental Associations are entitled to free admission on production of a valid association membership card.
No proof necessary.
Bring your complimentary ticket with you when you visit and present this on admission.
Complimentary tickets cannot be resold or copied and the Museum reserves the right to refuse entry and invalidate the ticket if it has been copied, damaged, or has expired.
To apply for a complimentary ticket for your fundraising event, email visit@tankmuseum.org with your request.
Each year, we give over £10,000 worth of tickets to other registered charities based in Dorset. Due to the volume of requests we receive, we are not able to respond to any requests except those which have been successful.
Note: Tanks in Action Display days are not classed as Special Event days.
Bring your valid annual pass with you – and be prepared to show additional proof of identity.
If you lose your Annual Pass, will not have a record of your purchase unless you Gift Aid your admission.
Annual Passes cannot be used on Special Event days – but Tanks in Action Display days are not classed as Special Event days.
Bring your valid Membership card with you – and be prepared to show additional proof of identity.
Dogs, except assistance dogs, are not permitted inside The Tank Museum.
Please do not leave your dog inside your car – there is no shade in the car park.
Furthermore, there are currently no suitable spots for securing your pet outside of the building at present.
Regrettably therefore, we do not recommend bringing your dog on your visit to the Museum.
If you’re a group of 10 paying visitors or more, you can save up to 50% on your admission. Only valid for pre-booked groups. A minimum of 7 working days is required for group bookings and tour enquiries.
For information about visiting as a group and how to book, click here.
