Experience history from the turret of a WWII Tank or a historic Armored Personnel Carrier! 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, April 3 & Sunday, April 4, 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)
M113 Ride: $25 per person for a M113 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) (will only be available if M113 is not able to provide rides)

Ride Price does NOT include the Living History Weekend entrance fee of $25 Adults, $10 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. All Tank 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 half-track 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 for safety reasons. 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 during the ticket purchase.  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 half-track and 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, April 3, and Sunday, April 4, will open on February 24 at 10 AM!