Temporary change to our opening hours (10am-4pm)>>Major update in King Tiger V2 restoration project 🔧>>Get in the festive spirit at our Christmas Market, 14 & 15 November🎄>>

Experience The Biggest Day out In History

The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life in an awe-inspiring modern museum you will spend hours exploring…

Come face-to-face with over 300 tanks that shaped our history – and hear powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them – in Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.

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For a big day out at the Home of the Tank.

What’s On

Browse our events programme.

Online Shop

Shop models, books, clothing and even tank-shaped slippers.

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LATEST NEWS

Latest on YouTube - October 2026

Check out the latest new videos about tanks and tank warfare on The Tank Museum’s YouTube channels!...

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French Second World War Tanks

France’s tanks in 1940 were often superior to German armour. Explore the key designs and the factors behind France’s swift defeat....

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Letters Reveal Soldier's Sacrifice During Second World War

A collection of letters written by Sergeant Wilfred Llewellyn Mitchell to his family, before he was killed in action in Greece, has been donated to The Tank Museum....

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Temporary Change To Museum Opening Hours

From 9 November 2026, The Tank Museum will close at the earlier time of 4pm....

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Local Christmas Market at The Tank Museum

Get your Christmas presents from makers and creators from across Dorset, 14-15 November at The Tank Museum....
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