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The Tank Museum

Bovington, United Kingdom•4.9(16.6k)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore over 300 tanks and hear powerful stories from soldiers who fought in them at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and their crews to life through an immersive modern museum experience. Visitors come face-to-face with over 300 tanks that shaped world history, accompanied by powerful narratives from the soldiers who fought in them. The museum offers multiple galleries showcasing different eras of armoured warfare, from the first tanks of World War I to modern vehicles. The venue is packed with interactive experiences and activities suitable for families and all ages. Highlights include Arena Action demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and special events like Tiger Day and sleepover experiences. The museum also offers school trips and group visits with educational programmes, making it an ideal destination for learning about military history in an engaging way. Facilities include a restaurant and café for refreshments, and the venue is pushchair-friendly for families with young children. With extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, visitors can easily spend a full day exploring the collections and participating in events. Special events throughout the year, including TANKFEST and anniversary celebrations, provide additional reasons to visit.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Restaurant & Cafe

On-site food and drink facility offering refreshments to visitors

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4.9(16.6k reviews)
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Tim White

Tim White

a month ago

This is a fantastic museum. It's walks you through the entire evolution of tanks starting in ww1 right up to 1990s. It has 100s of armoured vehicles not just tanks, so many that the literally have a warehouse across the car park to house them all. Everything is explain in a way that everyone can understand without oversimplifying it. It is all step free so people of limited mobility should be fine.( there lifts and ramps everywhere) There is 2 cafes one at either end of the site The staff are very knowledgeable. Allow 2-3 hours to see most of the Museum The ticket let's you get back in free for a year

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Steven

Steven

a month ago

Impressive collection of military vehicles. Looking at pictures doesn't do these vehicles justice. Seeing them in person and realizing how large some of the tanks and armored vehicles are really puts everything into perspective. The amount of rare and prototype vehicles is especially astonishing. I've been here mutliple times already but plan to go back for one of their events. Probably Tiger-Day.

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Chloe Nguyen

Chloe Nguyen

a month ago

Fantastic place with plenty of tank models to see and a fun tank-themed play area for kids. The annual Tank Festival attracts thousands of visitors, and tickets sell out quickly, so book a few months in advance if you want to drive a tank. Everything is well organized, safe, and secure, with a great variety of food at reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

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Saffron Kristine

Saffron Kristine

a month ago

This place was amazing, we really enjoyed it. We went on Tuesday the 23rd of June. Wasn’t too many people around (a lot of people getting ready for Tank Fest which was that weekend) the place was clean, tidy (including toilets) all the staff were polite and lovely to talk to, and the exhibits and tanks were amazing. I especially loved the remembrance arch with all the poppy’s on display. They had something for everyone! They even had a gaming area with iPads and consoles and computers to play tank themed games. Plenty of photo opportunities and dress up. I would definitely recommend this place, I will be coming back with my family. And I think it was well worth the price I paid for it too. I think it’s so important places like this stay open and relevant so that no one ever forgets the sacrifices that these men women and all the animals made for us, for our tomorrow ❤️

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Stephen Searles

Stephen Searles

a month ago

Excellent place to visit. Reasonably priced and with discounts for service personnel and veterans - the latter on available on the door. Ticket price is for one year so multiple visits are worth doing if you live close enough. Loads to see and read about and it's worth taking your time to go through all the exhibits. There's also a restaurant.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at The Tank Museum

No upcoming events scheduled

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about The Tank Museum

Is The Tank Museum free to visit?

The Tank Museum is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is The Tank Museum dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at The Tank Museum.

Is there parking at The Tank Museum?

Yes, The Tank Museum has on-site parking.

Is there food at The Tank Museum?

Yes — Restaurant & Cafe is on site at The Tank Museum. On-site food and drink facility offering refreshments to visitors

Is The Tank Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, The Tank Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at The Tank Museum?

The Tank Museum is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to The Tank Museum by public transport?

The Tank Museum is well-served by public transport.
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