Support our work, shape our future – and get closer to the collection.
The Friends of The Tank Museum keep armoured history alive: supporting our work, shaping our future, getting closer to our collections and the expertise behind them.
Dedicated to safeguarding the world’s finest collection of armoured vehicles, the Friends play a direct role in funding conservation projects, enhancing exhibitions, and ensuring the story of the tank – and the people that served in them – is preserved for future generations.
As a fully Accredited museum with a collection recognised for being of “outstanding national importance”, you can be confident your funds will be used to make a difference.
With a global membership, your support will work hard wherever you are – and you can stay connected with exclusive content on our members-only website.
Your support is vital. The Tank Museum is a registered charity and all our work – education, conservation and preservation – is funded by people like you.
In exchange, you will receive a range of benefits and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made an impact: ensuring we can do more of what matters most to you.
Keeping Armoured History Alive Since 1984
“I’m a Friend because The Tank Museum is where my interest in tanks and military history is taken seriously. Supporting them is how I help make sure that those vehicles are preserved and those stories aren’t lost – even though I can’t visit often.”
“As a writer and researcher, The Tank Museum’s collection, knowledge, and expertise is an invaluable resource. As a Friend, it’s great both to support such a unique collection and to engage with the team who curate, maintain and share it.”
“I served in the Royal Armoured Corps for 13 years, starting my career in Bovington. Through supporting the Museum, I can protect the history of the tank and continue to tell the stories of tanks and the people who served in them, past, present, and future.”
“We support The Tank Museum because the work they do lets us get closer to the action – to see and experience things most people never have – while helping to keep these incredible vehicles and all this history alive.”
Membership Options
Regular Membership Benefits
- Free entry to The Tank Museum (excluding special events)
- Entry to win a ride in a tank at TANKFEST (T&Cs apply)
- 50% off entry for up to 3 accompanying guests (excluding special events)
- Tracklink – a quarterly magazine jam-packed with articles on the history of armoured warfare, tank spotlights, and more. Preview a sample copy of Tracklink HERE.
- Exclusive supporter-only content in our online Members’ area, including monthly video Q&As and peeks behind-the-scenes of The Tank Museum. Get a taste of our supporter-exclusive videos HERE.
- 10% discount in The Tank Museum shop and restaurant
- 10% off on The Tank Museum online shop
- One free half day visit to the Archive every year or a free pack which includes detailed diagrams on a choice of over 100 vehicles – ideal for model makers and vehicle fans
- 15% off tickets for special events*
- Exclusive Friends, Volunteers & Patrons Meet-ups
- Early access to Premium tickets and Experience
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Excludes multi-day TANKFEST tickets. Not valid for Premium Experiences.
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
Gold Membership includes all Regular Benefits PLUS:
- Tickets to all Special Events in the next 12 months – Tiger Day Spring (April 2026), TANKFEST (26-28 June 2026) and Tiger Day Autumn (September 2026).
- 15% off up to 3 accompanying guests for TANKFEST and Tiger Days.*
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Excludes premium hospitality tickets and multi-day TANKFEST tickets. Find out how to book HERE.
GOLD FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP
TANKFEST and Tiger Days included – save around 40% vs public ticket prices
Give your loved one the ultimate military history gift and help keep armoured history alive.
You can gift a Regular or Gold Friends membership. Gift memberships include a welcome letter, pin badge, membership card, and the latest edition of Tracklink.
Tracklink Subscription
As a Friend of The Tank Museum you will receive Tracklink for free – but if you are unable to take advantage of all our other benefits, you can now support The Tank Museum by subscribing to our quarterly magazine Tracklink. You will also enjoy a 10% discount on purchases from our online shop*. Preview a sample copy of Tracklink Magazine HERE.
SUBSCRIPTION COST
4 EDITIONS A YEAR, PLUS A TASTER WHEN YOU JOIN.Price includes postage.
