HQ Function

The main site serves as the museum's primary public exhibition space, housing its vast collection, conservation workshops, extensive archives, educational facilities, and administrative offices.

Notable Features:

Iconic exhibition halls like 'The Tank Story', 'Battlegroup Afghanistan', and the 'Tiger Collection'; a live tank display arena (Kuwait Arena); state-of-the-art conservation centre; and a comprehensive library and archive.

Work Culture:

A passionate and collaborative environment driven by a shared commitment to preserving military heritage and educating the public. Staff and volunteers often possess deep knowledge and enthusiasm for history, engineering, and museum curation.

HQ Significance:

As home to a UK National Collection of historical and cultural importance, it is the world's leading centre for the history and understanding of armoured warfare and a major educational and tourist attraction.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters, encompassing the museum itself, directly reflects values of preservation (through its extensive collection and conservation efforts), education (via interactive exhibits and learning programs), remembrance (honoring military history and personnel), and public engagement (by providing an accessible and enriching visitor experience).

Location:

While physically based in the UK, The Tank Museum commands a significant global presence. It attracts a diverse international audience of visitors annually and engages with a worldwide online community through its extensive digital content, including its popular YouTube channel and social media platforms. The museum collaborates with international institutions for research, loans, and exhibitions, and its archives serve as a vital resource for historians and researchers across the globe.

Street Address:

Linsay Rd, Bovington

City:

Wareham

State/Province:

Dorset

Country:

United Kingdom