The Tank Museum Announces £15,000 Revamp of Vehicle Conservation Centre

A £15,000 revamp of The Tank Museum‘s Vehicle Conservation Centre (VCC) exhibition gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how armored vehicles are stored, conserved and restored. Built back in 2013, the VCC is home to more than 100 armored fighting vehicles, which aren’t on public display in the main museum galleries.

Vehicle Conservation Centre (VCC) at The Tank Museum. (Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided)

This re-development features brand-new displays that highlight how the The Tank Museum’s Workshop Team preserves and restores armored vehicles. Objects from the museum’s collection are also part of the exhibition, including a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost engine.

The exhibition space is on a balcony above the VCC, overlooking the vehicles housed within it. A new interactive display has also been installed, allowing visitors to find out more information about vehicles.

Assistant Exhibitions Manager Rob Watts said in a press release:

“Our mission at the museum is to preserve and conserve history for years to come.

“This project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of The Tank Museum, who have helped safeguard our collection for over 40 years. Through the income generated by their membership, we’ve been able to create this educational space for visitors to enjoy.

“With a fully functioning workshop, employing 14 staff members and 40 volunteers, we carry out projects every year dedicated to preserving and conserving our collection. Our refreshed VCC exhibit is also a wonderful way to showcase the incredible work they do.”

View of The Tank Museum’s collection from the Vehicle Conservation Centre (VCC) balcony. (Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided)

Collectively, The Tank Museum’s Workshop Team has more than 100 years of knowledge from across the globe. With over 350 vehicles in the museum’s collection, the team carry out regular inspections and servicing, all the way up to fault repairs and full-scale restorations.

Rob continues:

“There are also newly-developed displays showcasing our most ambitious restoration project yet, King Tiger V2, the oldest surviving King Tiger in existence, which is currently being restored by our Workshop Team.”

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost engine on display at The Tank Museum. (Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided)

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The VCC balcony is open for an hour each afternoon and at The Tank Museum’s special events, subject to staff availability. More information about becoming a Friend of The Tank Museum and supporting more projects like this can be found via the museum website.

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