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National Lottery Open Week

09/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
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One child (under 16) goes free to The Tank Museum with every full paying adult, with a valid National Lottery ticket/scratch card.

Tanks in Action Crew Day

29/03/2024 - 29/08/2024
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Work in The Tank Museum Workshop and ride in a tank during a display. The perfect experience for a tank and engineering nut!

Easter Holiday: Medalling Kids

29/03/2024 - 14/04/2024
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Explore the stories behind our medals in this special Easter Holiday programme! Plus, tank displays, vehicle rides, activities and more!

Quiet Morning

20/04/2024
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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 Spring

27/04/2024
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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.

May Bank Holiday - Tracks & Wheels

06/05/2024
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This May Bank Holiday will combine wheeled and tracked vehicles of all kinds. See gravity-defying cycling feats from Urban Displays stunt cyclists, ride in a supercar, and much, more more!

Behind the Scenes Tour

11/05/2024
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

90s Silent Disco

18/05/2024
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A 90s Silent Disco like no other is coming to the spectacular and historic Tank Museum for the first time, from Silent Discos in Incredible Places.

May Half Term: D-Day Deceptions

25/05/2024 - 02/06/2024
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This May Half Term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history! Live tank displays, D-Day themed activities and more.

Quiet Morning

15/06/2024
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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.

TANKFEST 2024

28/06/2024 - 30/06/2024
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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.

Behind the Scenes Tour

20/07/2024
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

Summer Holiday: Ingenious Inventions

22/07/2024 - 01/09/2024
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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

14/09/2024 - 15/09/2024
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This year's Autumn model show will be bigger than ever - with indoor and outdoor traders and displays, plus sci-fi and more. Tank, train, plane and ship models available to see, purchase and make.

Tiger Day Autumn

28/09/2024
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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. Standard on sale now.

On Track 2024

03/10/2024
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This wellbeing event features talks, workshops and focus-groups to specifically support military personnel and emergency services staff. It is held in support of World Mental Health Day.

Behind the Scenes Tour

12/10/2024
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Access all areas of The Tank Museum in our behind the scenes tour. See the Workshop, Archive and get inside a Mark IV tank.

British Sign Language Tour

19/10/2024
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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

19/10/2024
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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.

October Half Term: Eco-Warrior

26/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
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This October half term explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history!

A Dorset Christmas

16/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
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Get in the festive spirit at our Dorset Christmas Event, in partnership with the Dorset Team - Dorset-based designer-makers and sellers on Etsy. Over 70 stall holders, Christmas lunch, Santa arriving in a tank, live entertainment and more!
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