The Tank Museum is a unique collection of over 300 tanks and military vehicles from over 26 different countries and is widely regarded as the best in the world. The museum has 6 large halls and tells the story of armoured warfare from World War One to the present day. This story is helped along using plenty of interactive displays and activities.
Address: Bovington, BH20 6JG (Google map)
Website: https://tankmuseum.org
Tank Museum Opening Hours
Open daily 10am until 5pm
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December plus a few other dates during the year (see website)
Allow around 4-5 hours for your visit
In the spring and summer holidays there are daily displays of tanks in action outdoors in the arena. You can also take a ride in an M548 tracked vehicle. Check their website for a list of special events and exhibitions as there is always a lot going on.
Facilities include a restaurant, cafe, shop, toilets and free parking.
Tank Museum Ticket Prices 2025
| FAMILY TICKET | Gate price | Online |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | £58.50 | £49.73 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | £48.75 | £41.44 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | £40 | £34 |
| SINGLE TICKET | ||
| Adult (aged 16 years and older) | £23 | £19.55 |
| Child (4-15 years old) | £12.50 | £10.63 |
| Child (under 4) | Free | Free |
Check website for up-to-date admission charges and opening hours. Info checked/updated on 21 Feb 2025
Get a Virtual Tour For Free: The Tank museum has worked with Google to offer a free Street View tour of part of the museum. This allows virtual visitors to “walk” around the vehicles and artefacts on display. On a mobile you will probably need to use the Google Earth app to obtain Street View. On a laptop or desktop you should be able to use just Google Maps.
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