Experience history from the turret of a WWII Tank or a historic M113! Whether you’re a World of Tanks fan, a history buff, a military geek, or anything in between, this is definitely one to mark off your bucket list!

On Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8, you can ride in a Vietnam Era M113,  or a WWII tank – either a Sherman tank, M18 tank destroyer, Stuart tank, Chaffee tank, or an M8 HMC (cannot guarantee a ride in a specific tank). Each ride consists of one loop around the arena!

Tank Ride: $160 per person for a tank ride (Cash price listed – CC accepted with a convenience fee)
Half-Track Ride: $25 per person for a Half-Track Ride (Cash price listed – CC accepted with a convenience fee)

Ride Price does NOT include the History in Motion entrance fee of $25 for Adults, $10 for Kids (5-17), payable at the gate.

Safety is the number one priority for anyone who rides in our vehicles. Tank Ride participants must be at least seven years or older, with a minimum height of 52 in, and able to climb on and off the vehicle and in and out of the hatches unassisted. Tank Ride participants must have no underlying health conditions that preclude riding in “off-road” conditions.

There is no age requirement for M113 rides except that participants must be able to remain seated (either by themselves or in a lap) during the ride. 

All Tank and M113 Ride participants (or their legal guardians) must sign a hold-harmless agreement. The Museum of the American G.I. and its crew reserve the right to refuse any participant (tank ride or M113 ride) who they deem unfit or unsafe to themselves, other participants, or the crew. The ticket price will be refunded if the ride is canceled due to safety concerns. If you have any concerns about your ability to participate, please check at the information tent.

All ride participants will be assigned a ride time slot when purchasing their tickets.  All riders must purchase or pick up pre-purchased tickets at the INFORMATION TENT before going to the tank ride area.  Riders should plan on arriving at the ride wait area 15 minutes before their ride for instructions.   Depending on the demand, 1- 3 tanks will be driving in any given time slot.  Each tank will hold three riders, and the M113 will be between 8 and 10 (depending on the group’s composition).  

Slots 1-4 will be available for purchase before the event. Pre-purchased tickets will be available for pickup at the Information Tent WILL CALL on the event day. All other slots will be available on a first-come basis during the event.

Reservations for Slots 1-4 for Saturday, November 8, and Sunday,  November 9 will be open on October 1 at 10 AM!