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See Historic World War II-Era Tanks in Action at Tiger Day Autumn 2025

Tiger 131 and actors dressed as World War II-era soldiers participating in a re-enactment

Tiger Day Autumn is among the most highly-anticipated events of the year for tank and military enthusiasts alike, and the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset,…

Win a Ride in a Rare World War II-Era Tank – Thanks to The Tank Museum!

Crowd watching Tiger 131 drive around a dirt track

The Tank Museum is offering the chance for two lucky individuals to win a ride in the world-famous Tiger 131 at the museum’s Tiger Day…

M47 Patton Makes Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025

M47 Patton leading a row of tanks down a dirt path

Just a year after the Tank Museum launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to revive its M47 Patton tank, the iconic Cold War-era vehicle roared back…

The Tank Museum Receives Leopard AS1 Donation from Australian Army

Leopard AS1 parked outside

The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of Europe. One was…

Iconic World War II Tanks United for the First Time at TANKFEST 2025

A King Tiger and Tiger 131 driving around a dirt track

Thousands of spectators witnessed two rare Second World War-era German Tiger tanks running together for the first time ever at a special display as part…

Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025

Man standing in a King Tiger that's parked outside of a building

TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…

M3 Grant to Make Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025

M3 Grant parked outside

With TANKFEST 2025 taking place in just a few weeks, the Tank Museum has made an exciting announcement: an M3 Grant will be making its…

Harlem Hellfighters: The All-Black Military Unit That Broke Barriers on the Western Front

Nine members of the 369th Infantry Regiment sitting together

When it comes to American military history, few units are as storied and famous as the Harlem Hellfighters. Officially the 369th Infantry Regiment, this all-Black…

ORP Błyskawica: Poland’s World War II-Era Naval Beast

ORP Błyskawica in a finishing dock

While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest…

Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!

"The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet" atop an armored vehicle

The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet, a brand-new publication with over 300 photographs and illustrations, is available for pre-order now at a special…

Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton

People standing around a Churchill Mark III tank

The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…

Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation

Tractor pulling a trailer designed to look like the SS Vega, with people standing in it

*This trip was made possible through the support of the St. Pierre Park Hotel, the Old Government House Hotel, Blueislands and Aurigny. It’s been 80…