Military Museums and Collections

Poteauer Strasse 22,
4780 Poteau (near St.Vith),
Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)80 21.74.25

A military-historical museum about the Battle of the Bulge (winter 1944 - 1945), situated in the middle of the former battlefield of Poteau, a small village in the Belgian Ardennes. It has a new and also family-friendly conception. Several life-size dioramas with old war equipment and dummies in uniforms, historical military vehicles, cannons, authentic photos and movies shown at the museum's cinema of the well-known ambush at Poteau .

Badsey,
Evesham,
Worcs,
UK

Tel: +44(0)779 159 1528

This is a great opportunity for military vehicle enthusiasts, military memorabilia collectors and re-enactors to get together. Monthly meetings and events run by South Midlands MVT.

Snetterton Park,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR16 2JU,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)7786 684730

Based on the area where the very first tank crews were trained in 1916, we have a major collection of vehicles and equipment from the 1900 to the present day. we have the support of many major Uk military museum (IE Firepower, IWM,National Army Museum) The E.E.M.M. is a registered charity number 1107784. We are in no way connected with the East England Tank Museum Ltd.

Route de Luxembourg, 10,
Malmedy,
Ardennes,
B- 4960,
Belgium

Tel: +32 80 44 04 82

This new museum opened in memory of the Battle of the Bulge and the massacre of Baugnez/Malmedy, extends over 850 Square metres and two stories. Visitors are presented with a stunning sound and light show as well as a magnificent display.
Visiting the Baugnez 44 Historical Center museum is facilitated by the use of an audio guide in four languages (French, English, Dutch and German).The visit lasts about 1and a half hours. The whole complex is accessible to handicapped persons.

Bovington Camp,
Bovington Near Wool,
Dorset,
BH20 6JG,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1929 405096

Today the Tank Museum is widely regarded as the finest museum of its kind in the world. Since inception in 1923 it has grown from 26 vehicles to a comprehensive and world famous collection. Recently enlarged to 6 exhibition halls, it now has 350 vehicles of every nationality including first tank ever built in 1915.

Beckerweg 11,
Groningen,
9731AW,
Holland

Tel: +31(0)651 370717
Fax: +31(0)505 494197

Canadian Allied Forces is a foundation of WWII vehicles from bicycle to sherman tanks and other militaria, weapons and clothing.

Chittlehampton,
Umberliegh,
Devon,
EX37 9SD,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1769 540740
Fax: +44 (0)1769 540141

Opened in 1981, Preston Isaac’s collection now has over 60 British, Canadian and Warsaw Pact vehicles and artillery pieces, with thousands of smaller items on show. We can also sell you a button, or hire you a tank.

Carentan/Saint Come-du-Mont,
2, Village de l’Amont,
Saint-Côme-du-Mont,
50500,
France

Tel: +33(0) 2 33 42 00 42

In the heart of the 101st Airborne battelfield the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center offers a historical trail of the battelfield while Dead Man’s Corner Museum set up in the ancient CP of the German paratroopers offers a wide variety of authentic German and US paratrooper memorabilia

Dinscott, Stibb,
Bude,
Cornwall,
EX23 9HP,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1288 321556
Mobile: +44 (0)7855 261169

The Dinscott Military Collection is a working museum of 50's to 80's British Army vehicles. Individual driving gift vouchers are avaiable to drive some vehicles including a Chieftain tank, or just visit to see our collection. Vehicles are available for film and TV hire. Some spares available and restorations undertaken.

Alfold Rd,
Alfold,
Surrey,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1483 200567
Fax: +44 (0)1483 200738

Home of the famous Dunsfold Collection, we are the number one source for spares and service for all types of Land Rover, military and civilian from prototypes to current models. Parts can be sent anywhere in the world.

Aerodrome Road,
Hawkinge, Folkestone,
Kent,
CT18 7AG,
UK

Tel: +44(0)1303 893140

The most important collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country. Aircraft - Vehicles - Weapons. Flying Equipment - Prints. Relics from over 600 crashed aircraft. Beverages and Snacks, Shop, Free Parking.

5 rue du 19 Mars 1962,
Saint Martin Des Besaces,
14350,
France

Tel: +33(0)2 31 67 52 78

Normandy's best kept secret!
This wonderful museum tells the story of Operation Bluecoat and in particular the bloody fighting around the village which led to the British 11th Armoured breakthrough across the "Bridge of Bulls".

Portola Valley,
California,
USA

Founded by Jacques Littlefield, The Military Vehicle Technology Foundation oversees one of the largest and most significant collections of historical military vehicles in the world. Our goal is to acquire, restore, and interpret the historical significance of 20th and 21st century military vehicles. Domestic and foreign combat vehicles such as tanks, armored cars, self-propelled artillery, and other technically interesting mobile platforms are the focus of the collection. We also maintain an extensive technical library that describes many vehicles down to the part level. Aside from the vehicles, there are towed artillery, antitank, and antiaircraft guns. Military support equipment, inert ordnance, and accessories round out the collection.

Isaac Newton Road,
Arborfield,
Berkshire,
RG2 9NJ,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)118 976 3375

The museum tells the story of the REME's contribution to the British Army's technology developments since WWI. Note the vehicle collection is kept at nearby Borden Camp.

Blandford Camp,
BLANDFORD FORUM,
Dorset,
DT11 8RH,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1258 482248

The Royal Corps of Signals Museum is the national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years.

5, Feast Field,
Horsforth,
Leeds,
LS18 4TJ,
UK

Tel: +44(0) 113 2584993

It is now a race against time before sadly memories of the Second World War will be lost forever. The centre's mission is to collect and encourage access to the surviving testimony of men and women who lived through the years of the Second World War and to ensure that different audiences share and learn from the personal recollections preserved in the collection.

Bovington,
Wool,
Dorset,
BH20 6JG,
UK

Tel: +44(0)1929 405096

Fresh from a £16m investment in new exhibitions & facilities, there’s never been a better time to marvel at the world’s broadest and best collection of tanks.
With almost 200 vehicles in 6 large halls, you will come face-to-face with tanks that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th century.
New for 2009 - The Tank Story tells the story of the tank from its invention to the present day. A modern and state of the art exhibition in a new 50,000 sq ft display hall brings the story of the tank and its crew to life like never before. The Trench Experience allows you to walk in the footsteps of a World War One solider from the recruiting office to the front line. In the Discovery Centre you will see the full depth of our unique and historic collections.
See our website for more information on upcoming events and tank displays in our redeveloped arena.
The Tank Museum is open daily – 10.00 am to 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day 2010

Tattershall Thorpe,
Lincs,
LN4 4PE,
UK

Tel: +44(0)1673 849 393

A museum within the original camp buildings. Thorpe Camp was attached to the airfield at Woodhall Spa where 97, 617 (Dambusters), 619 & 627 Squadrons were based.