Tanks in Action Crew Day
06/04/2026 - 27/08/2026
Work in The Tank Museum Workshop and ride in a tank during a display. The perfect experience for a tank and engineering nut!
Quiet Morning
16/05/2026
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the Museum. From 9am – 11am all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.
Cold War Week
18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
Join us for Cold War Week - climb inside the iconic Chieftain tank and learn about Cold War history with guided tours and hands-on object handling.
Inside the Chieftain Tank Tour
20/05/2026 - 15/06/2026
Climb inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank on selected days with this tour - booking is essential!
May Half Term
23/05/2026 - 31/05/2026
This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history! Live tank displays, themed activities and more.
TANKFEST 2026
26/06/2026 - 28/06/2026
Join us for the world's biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the Tank.
Summer Holidays
18/07/2026 - 31/08/2026
Experience the biggest day out in history this Summer Holidays. Live displays, activities, vehicle rides, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.
South West Model Show
12/09/2026 - 13/09/2026
Save the date for our Autumn Model Show, featuring all things wargaming!
British Sign Language Tour - September
19/09/2026
Sign Language tours of our flagship Tank Story exhibition. Annual Passes required for Museum entry but tour included at no extra cost. Booking essential.
Quiet Morning
19/09/2026
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the Museum. From 9am – 11am all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.
Tiger Day Autumn
26/09/2026
Dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank, Tiger 131. See only running Tiger I in action at the Home of the Tank. WW2 tank display, Living History & more. Tickets on sale now.
On Track 2026
08/10/2026
This wellbeing event features a range of exhibitors offering practical resources, tools, and connections aimed at supporting individuals in building mental resilience and providing support to others.
A Night at The Tank Museum: Sleepover
10/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Sleep amongst the tanks, and enjoy living history, tank movies, tours, food, and much more!
October Half Term
24/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
This October half term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history!
Behind the Scenes Tour
06/11/2026 - 07/11/2026
Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.
A Dorset Christmas
14/11/2026 - 15/11/2026
A Christmassy day out for all ages. With local crafters, you can buy all your Christmas gifts, watch live entertainment, plus children can see Santa arrive in a tank and explore our Christmas trail.
“The tanks have done marvels”: The 110th Anniversary Seminar
21/11/2026
Join us for a special academic seminar marking 110 years since the first use of the tank in warfare.
Quiet Morning
05/12/2026
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the Museum. From 9am – 11am all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.
