The Tank Museum
Bovington Camp, Dorset
About The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army: Challenger.
The Museum also examines the conditions that led to the invention and introduction of the tank, and tells the story of its development in context with the political and social events of a turbulent 20th century.
The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.
Have the biggest day out in history!
The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army: Challenger.
The Museum also examines the conditions that led to the invention and introduction of the tank, and tells the story of its development in context with the political and social events of a turbulent 20th century.
The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.
The largest indoor attraction in Dorset!
The museum houses 300 military machines, representing the key battles of 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.
Get ready to experience the biggest day out in history!
Whether your age and knowledge of tanks, there’s tonnes to see and do at The Tank Museum.
Whether your child loves tanks or not, we want to make sure you all have a great time. Under 4s enter the Museum for free, and there are plenty of interactive games throughout the exhibitions to keep them entertained, as well as an outdoor playground and soft play.
Tried & Tested by Real Families
The Tank Museum
Visited: Apr 2025
"We expected tanks. What we didn't expect was our boys dressing up as soldiers, Elaine becoming fascinated by military history, and all of us staying far longer than planned." ...read more.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
ATM
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, December 24 2024: Closed
Wednesday, December 25 2024: Closed
Thursday, December 26 2024: Closed
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00, excluding 24, 25 and 26 December
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-15) : £10.63
- Adult (16-18+) : £19.55
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
Family discounts available.
Save 15% by buying online.
All of our regular tickets include an Annual Pass, giving you unlimited visits for a year after first use.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
The Tank Museum
Lindsay Rd
Bovington Camp
Dorset
BH20 6JG
England
The Tank Museum is situated in the garrison village of Bovington, at the heart of the rural English county of Dorset. The Tank Museum is in south Dorset near Wareham and is signposted by the Brown tourist signs when approaching from Dorchester, Blandford, Weymouth and Poole. The Tank Museum is about a 30-minute drive from these locations, about 45 minutes from Bournemouth and Salisbury, and about an hour from Southampton and Yeovil. The Tank Museum’s nearest station is Wool (1.5 miles), which is on the South Western Railway mainline from London Waterloo to Weymouth, you can find the timetable here. Trains are frequent in both directions, and whilst it is walkable in about 30 minutes, you may prefer using local taxi company (Garrison Cars, T: 01929 463395) to take you to and from the station. There are also Beryl Bikes you can hire from Wool station.
Tel: 01929405096
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he Tank Museum’s nearest station is Wool (1.5 miles), which is on the South Western Railway mainline from London Waterloo to Weymouth, you can find the timetable here. Trains are frequent in both directions, and whilst it is walkable in about 30 minutes, you may prefer using local taxi company (Garrison Cars, T: 01929 463395) to take you to and from the station. There are also Beryl Bikes you can hire from Wool station.
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