Tank Museum

Experience the Biggest Day Out in History at The Tank Museum.

The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in awe-inspiring and modern exhibitions.

The museum houses some 300 tanks, which represent moments in every major conflict since the First World War. Our moving exhibitions tell the story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme, to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq – featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them.

With 10 exhibitions to explore, The Tank Museum is Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. The majority of visitors allow 4-5hrs for their visit – while others take full advantage of their annual pass to return the following day!

Highlights include the immersive Trench Experience and The Tank Story Hall – featuring key exhibits such as the first ever tank, the modern Challenger 2 and the notorious Tiger tank. WW2: War Stories tells the history of the men of the Royal Armoured Corps through a series of campaigns and battles 1940 - 1945. New for 2023, ‘Tanks for the Memories: The Tank in Popular Culture’, an exhibition looking at how the tank has become a cultural icon through games, models, films and more.

The Tank Museum is situated in Bovington (near Wareham), which is regarded as the ‘home of the tank’ as it was here that some of the first tank crews were trained during the First World War. It remains home to the Royal Armoured Corps today.

As well as being close to Wool station (On the mainline between London Waterloo and Weymouth), there is a large free car park including coach, motorbike and disabled parking. There is an onsite restaurant and café serving a variety of meals or snacks, and drinks from Dorset and South West suppliers.