What a great experience. Our entire family loved touring the museum. Very well worth the time. Love that they include places you can take pictures with. Lots of history lessons today in a fun way because we truly dont want to forget our history.

What can I say about this place, except for, bring the whole family!!! It was so much fun! We saw the tanks being run and was able to enjoy learning about the history of our soldiers. My son is a true war history buff. He was like a tour guide, he knew so much about everything we saw. He enhanced the trip so take your little history buff, you know that little kid who loves tanks and choppers... take him to this place and watch his face light up the entire time. I enjoyed watching my son enjoy everything! Thanks to the staff who were absolutely wonderful and welcoming!

Wish I could give this place 10 stars. It was fantastic, the employees were so nice and always checked up on us. So nicely set up, and I couldnt get over how large it was. Cant wait to go back soon. A big shout out to the owners and staff...you have the cleanest bathrooms in the world!!!!!!!

This is possibly the best museum on the east coast. Hundreds of tanks, field guns, uniforms, and small arms. The manager is super helpful and informative. The place is so big that it would take a few trips to really soak in all the information. I am fascinated with weird and experiment vehicles and this place has plenty of them. It was worth the four hour drive.

I am a huge tank fanatic so obviously I loved this place. They have multiple different tanks to look at. But they don’t only have tanks. They uniforms and guns from different wars. It’s a great place to visit. There gift shop is very nice as well, they have model kits and Rc tanks to buy. Great place all together, check it out if you haven’t!

Wonderful place to visit, I was amazed when I arrived! My expectations were greatly exceeded. They have so many artifacts and displays you cant do it in 1 day, not sure 2 is even enough! Its well worth the trip to go and the owner and staff and very welcoming. Its 2.5 hrs to get there for me but I will be visiting AAF as often as possible!

Loved going. enjoyed the anime convention too

Go here! Spend the whole day! Its awesome!We have been coming to ViR for 10+ years & never knew this existed until a Dinner with Racers podcast.On this soggy September day, we called it quits early at the track & decided to visit the AAF Tank Museum.So we stopped by with only ~1.5 hours left in the day thinking that would be plenty of time. Wow, were we ever wrong! This place is huge & then some. There is so much memorabilia & just plain cool stuff that I cant even begin to cover it all. There are rooms and rooms of displays of just uniforms & covers. There is a rifle room. There is a machine gun room. There is just everything and thats even before you get to the tanks. There are multiple hanger size buildings of tanks. Theres even a Panzer & from my understanding thats a really big deal.In the hour and a half we had, we only scratched the surface and saw a teeny tiny bit of what is available there. It really is worth a whole days visit and if youre a military history buff, its probably worth a couple of days.As someone in our group stated this is a Smithsonian level collection & I would have to agree with that assessment. =D

While I have never been physically there, I must say how impressed I am with their online store. Not only do they have some of the fastest shipping time, but also the most competitive prices which are also usually cheaper than the major online sellers. A truly amazing place that I hope to visit in person sometime!

Quite interesting place as I have never been somewhere like this before. I feel there could have been more information posted on thw exhibits. The mannequins definitely gave it a spooky factor which is always great in my book.

The tank museum is really cool! And was much bigger than I expected it to be! There is a gentleman who rides around on a bike and he has a lot of knowledge about the tanks. (Ask him about the haunted one)

There is a lot to see. We went on a flame throwing day, which we enjoyed a lot! I would recommend going in the winter because it was really hot inside the buildings. Also be aware that you can not carry into the building, everyone goes in through a metal detector.

Great selection of tanks in the Eastern part of the U.S.! Sorry to see it go away for good!

This was an awesome trip. Brought my son for his birthday and the owner William was phenomenal. He was very informative, let him get in a tank, and showed us around in his hot rod room. We loved it and even got his autograph. Will be back for sure. 5 stars isnt enough should be 10!

My husband and I enjoy visiting here every time we can. A wonderful place for anyone who really loves military vehicles or tanks, it may be a bit dry for little kids, but i think anything can be fun with the right teacher and the event days would be fantastic to take kids to. The shop has wonderful tank sets and toys, and everyone there has always been kind. Lots of military memorabilia and vehicles are well organized and detailed.

I really enjoyed my visit here with my family. We did the 2 hour, hands on tour and were able to enter the tanks, which was something Ive always wanted to do. The staff were very nice and our guide was very knowledgeable about the tanks. Gift shop has some good stuff also.

I had no idea this museum was so expansive before visiting. There is so much more than just tanks. Though the tanks alone are worth visiting for. There is so much to see and read. Plan to spend a few hours.

This museum is fabulous and huge!I cant say that I am a tank enthusiast, but when we found out there was a tank museum in Danville we set of to be underwhelmed, and we were so wrong!The collection extensive and the facility is very big. In addition to the tanks, they have military uniforms, regalia and the like.Plan on spending several hours if you want to see everything. You can take as many pictures as you like but make sure you switch off the flash.Parking is plentiful and the admission price is great value.Highly recommended!

Really cool place for military history. .3 million Square feet. Over 100 tanks to see

So much to look at. Definitely worth the trip especially if you like military stuff. Highly recommend

The owner is eccentric. The mannequins are creepy. The remote controlled tanks are awesome. Did I mention the mannequins are creepy?

Great people! Great exhibits! Very knowledgeable staff! You lose track of time there is so much to see! This is a MUST SEE!

A remarkable collection of military artifacts and history. Well worth the day we spent there.

Great day trip with my dad. Museum was well laid out. Staff was friendly and awesome to deal with.

Absolute great day. Way more then we expected. Dont miss the flamethrower and bomb dog demo. Warning...the flamethrowers are going to be much hotter then you expect.

This place is insane! We opted for the option that allows you to climb into the tanks and added an extra hour. The staff was awesome, the selection of tanks was impressive, my son and I climbed into 8 tanks. Our favorites were the M103, T34, T72, M18 and the M41. Well worth the price and the 4hr drive

Awesome display of military power from around the world

Great place. Huge inventory of displays. Wonderful staff doing entertaining presentations.

I visited this museum with my Dad and Father-in-law, veterans one and all. It was a wonderful experience that words have little impact. The staff are absolutely fantastic. The gift shop is now my go to for armored vehicle model kits.

This has been a dream come true for me. I am a huge amature fan of tanks. Awesome place many many thanks from all different types and eras. They have a ww1 french tank. And even a swedish tank.My only issue is that my kids and I of course would have loved to look inside of them, but it looks like a no go. Maybe one or two tanks open up for looking?

Truly fascinating military museum. There is so much here, that its truly overwhelming.

My nephew, a tank buff, and I, not so much, were completely blown away by the size and comprehensive nature of all kinds of tank and history exhibits. Of special note was an impromptu meeting in the exhibit rooms with the curator Bill Gasser. He is very accessible and entertaining. You will not forget him if he is available and you seek him out - the real genuine article!The climate control, or lack of it, made for a chilly visit in November - but the exhibit halls are so big it would probably cost a fortune to HVAC. We spent 3 hours visiting and could have added 3 more - and we will next year!

Very nice museum, an incredible amount of tanks across the ages. Fun to visit.

Holy cow this place is amazing! If you are into tanks, history, or just military equipment its a must see!

This place is awesome if youre love military stuff. The manikins are so funny and you have to watch for the lady with a mustache. We make it a game when we take visitors.

Very cool place for random small-town Virginia.I took my dad here for Tank Days in 2014 or 15 for an early Fathers day present. He was a M-48 crewman in Vietnam and he enjoyed the **** out of our trip here. He even met someone that served in the same division.The staff and volunteers put on a really great show. I say show because it was more than a demo, I mean they torched a bunch of stuff with flame throwers and crushed a car with a tank. That display of power and destructive ability was awesome.They have a very nice collection that seemed to be on the uptick with a great volunteer staff. Any tank or military history enthusiast would have a great time.I did feel a little uncomfortable in that it felt as much like a political rally. Situational hazard of being at a military museum, I suppose.

Took a 3, 7, 9, 12 year old and they all loved it. Wish the gift shop would have been the last thing we entered instead of the first but oh well. We all had a great time and the amount of things to look at was abundant!

I went when I was 12 and it was truly a magical experience as for it was a Christmas gift from my parents. I went with my dad for a 2-3 day trip (can’t remember) and during my visit I was able to talk to the owner about special events etc. I would DEFINITELY recommend visiting this museum even if you are just passing by. It really is a fun place to be while learning.

Amazing museum amazing people the people working there are very knowledgeable

So many exhibits to view! Cant wait to go back when they drive the tanks around. Highly recommended!

The tank museum is my favorite place on earth has been since i was 6 years oldGod bless Bill, Doug and all the Gasser clan for honoring our heros

Everything is really over priced and the exhibits are okay but the firearms collection they have is really amazing definitely worth a trip if your a big gun nut for history

Great way to appreciate history. Second time Ive been and theyve added allot.

That has to be the coolest place I have ever been

Bring your hand held fan! Its in a warehouse for part of it. Great exhibits!! From civil war to current day. Tanks, uniforms, ribbons, etc. Go see it!

One of the coolest places in the world! Been going for 10 years and it has been awesome every time!

So much history under one roof. We loved our visit. We will be visiting again. We went during a tank run date. We loved seeing Elvis life when he was a soldier!! Thank you AAF for having such a wonderful museum to honor our SOLDIERS!!!

Amazing exhibits, was hoping to see more German tanks but given that the majority were destroyed, this is understandable.

Ive never seen anything like this. I spent well over 4 hours day Im still felt like I rushed. Its worth whatever time and effort takes out of your way to make it a priority. Youll enjoy it!

I have been to a few museums that deal with tanks in my life and I dont think I have been to one that was so huge, had such a large collection, was so friendly, was so....I dont think I can write a review long enough to explain it. So I will SHOW YOU!

Up close and personal with lots of history. Great information. Knowledgeable staff. BE AWARE: although the exhibits are all inside, there is NO AIR-CONDITIONING. Spent 4 hours there and still didnt see it all. Would have taken even longer if I had read all the available information at the exhibits.

Unique to see armor from different countries. What ever youve seen on television, see in person.

This place rocks! Definitely worth the drive for all of the sweet tanks they have. Its more than just tanks! Pictures, mannequins donned in the clothes of past time warriors, toys, guns, engines, transmissions, and tanks galore! History from our past beyond all of our imaginations. I just wanted to see more! I just wish they had some tanks that you could climb in. Climb in a tank from the past and get a feel for what it was like to sit in a beast of a great machine from our history. A visit that lasted hours but only seemed like minutes. I will return for more. Thanks for having such a great museum AAF Museum. I cant wait to see what else you are going to add to this great place. Maybe a functioning M1 tank and an armoured vehicle-launched bridge (AVLB)

Awesome TANKS and great people love this place

Staff is very knowledgeable and available for questions, they have an amazing display of uniforms, weapons and vehicles, many of them unique in that they are amongst the last of its kind left in the world!!!! Highly recommend a visit!!!!!

Very impressive display. Its very warm inside during the summer and no heat during the winter so dress accordingly. This is well worth the price of admission, especially during demo days.

This place is awesome.... if you like tanks.But even if you dont, they have some really bizarre exhibition design going on with the maniquins. They make me laugh every time we come here. oh, and sometimes they have special events like the flame thrower demo. which was amazeballs.

The AAF TANK MUSEUM has been bringing tank and cavalry history alive for all generations to learn from and explore for the past 27 years. In 1981 the American Armoured Foundation, Inc., Tank and Ordnance War Memorial Museum officially opened its doors in a 10,000-square-foot facility on one acre of property in Mattituck, NY. With only a modest collection of artifacts and two very determined volunteer directors, the AAF Tank Museum grew and prospered. As the museum’s collection grew, the facility that housed the collection became inadequate; a search for a new home ensued. In 1999 a 330,000-square-foot shuttered mill building was generously donated to the museum and the next three years were spent closing the facility in New York, transporting the huge collection to Danville, VA, and starting the renovations and repairs to the new facility. Over 2,250 tons of military equipment was transported on flatbed tractor-trailers. In May 2003 the museum reopened its doors to the public and to date it is the largest combined collection of tank and cavalry artifacts found on display. The journey into military history begins by traveling back to the late 1800s with an exhibit of a U.S. Model 1895 Gatling Gun with limber complete with soldiers in authentic period uniforms, real horses pulling the gun and a taxidermied dog for the company mascot. Next, is a salute to “Army Elvis” and then the “Tank Toy” exhibit with 450 homemade and commercially built toy tanks and other armored vehicles. On the main level is the Rifle Room with over 65 rare, unique and common military rifles on exhibit from the 1800s to present, followed by a 5,200-square-foot “Headgear of the World” exhibit, where some unbelievable headgear worn by tank and cavalry soldiers over the ages is on display. Many of these helmets have magnificent long and colorful horsetails and plumes representing the bygone Victorian era. A Korean War snow scene depicts two soldiers manning a recoilless rifle during an actual blowing snowstorm. The “International Hall of Tank and Cavalry Generals,” with over 220 tank and cavalry generals, brings visitors face to face with some very famous names in history. There are an amazing 117 tanks and artillery pieces to view, along with thousands upon thousands of weapons, pins, patches, presentation pieces, pillow cases, jewelry, dishware, glassware, maps, flags, guidons, artwork and much more. Other exhibits include “G.I. Joe — Carrier Pigeons at War,” dedicated to our feathered friends; “World War I period, U.S., Allied and Axis Tank Corps Artifacts,” and “Seek, Strike, Destroy — 1941 to 1946 period, U.S. Army Tank Destroyers at War,” that pays much overdue tribute to our little known tank destroyer forces of WWII. There is much more at the AAF Tank Museum for visitors to experience and new exhibits are open on a regular schedule.

Went here on their Tank Run Day that they do every so often. I was impressed with the amount of non-armour displays that they had, lots of uniforms, helmets, arms and medals from throughout history, much with a backstory. Since this is my first tank museum Ive been to I was really impressed with the variety of tanks from different countries; US, german, russian even swedish. The run was pretty cool as well, not as many tanks as I had hoped they would do but still worth the trip to see.

Was not expecting it to be that large. Lot of tanks, but descriptions are a bit poor. Having some descriptions of exterior equipement wpuld be beneficial.Also missing some early stage tanks (just 1 post WW1).Flame thrower demo is, well, at least disturbing.

Very impressed with this place. Extensive collection and fantastic experience all around. Friendly staff and fun shows. Perfect place for the whole family!

I love tanks and this was great! The flamethrower demonstration was spectacular, it was a truly awesome experience. Not to mention that the gift shoo was more than fairly priced for a museum. I would love to come here again. Easy 5 stars.

This place is awesome! Come on, tanks! Plus the tour guide just rides arround the place on a tricycle. Do dress for the weather though. That place doesnt have any heating.

This museum is incredible. If you like military history (not just tanks) you will enjoy this museum. There is a great collection of guns, optic equipment, uniforms and other vehicles. The curator is always there and is very helpful in answering questions. The gift shop is very good too.If you are visiting Danville, you should check out this place. Note, it is $15 admission for adults.

The owner is one of the most interesring guys you will ever meet and has some of the coolest stories of how he got some of his tanks. Its so hard to fit so much knowledge into a 4hour trip. He lets people hold an RPG around noon for free for some cool photo-ops. A must visit for any history enthusiast.

The staff here are very friendly and the place is very good overall, but the only thing that bumped it from 5 stars to 4 stars was the lack of HVAC. This can make observing the tanks uncomfortable in the winter or on a rainy day.

Awesome. Simply awesome.

The AAF Tank Museum is great. Dan (the owner) was super friendly and also very passionate and knowledgeable about all the artifacts in the museum. Traveled over a thousand miles specifically to visit the museum and was not disappointed.

This place is amazing well worth the 6 hour drive down from Pennsylvania,I loved the whole experience i would recommend going on a dry day as the roof leaks a good bit but its still one of the best tank museums Ive been to.!

First time visiting today. Huge collection, lots of rare tanks and APCs. William is funny and knowledgeable and very cool. Looking forward to coming back soon.

Great place to visit for all ages. Bring time, an open mind, and walking shoes. It should be added to the AAA Tour Guide book. When planing your visit; check their website for special events.

Awesome museum for tank lovers! Plenty of rare metal to see, lots of old memorabilia and weapons as well! No heat or a/c, so dress accordingly.

Awesome!!!! Ive been to old Aberdeen Tank Museum, the German Panzer Museum in Munster Ost, and the Musee Des Blindes in Samur, and this one ranks up there with them. Maybe not as many AFVs or museum Polish as the others, but theres so much other great stuff, firearms, uniforms, curios and just weird stuff! The owner is great, a real character, and the collection reflects his unique vision. Plus, they drive some vehicles around INSIDE THE MUSEUM on certain days! Its wild as Hell! Stop by the Checkered Pig after and get stuffed on BBQ! I cannot recommend it enough.

Really interesting military artifacts. There is more than just tanks. Rare guns, mortars, cannons, uniforms, flame throwers, a helicopter, etc.

This is a really cool place to visit. Not only do they have tanks and artillery, but hats, medals, uniforms, and other military memorabilia going back to the 1800s or earlier. Certain days the run the tanks and have flamethrower demonstrations. You can also climb on the tanks or get a ride in one for an extra cost. Great place for history buffs, kids, or anyone who wants to see things they read in history books up close.

The AAF Tank Museum is awesome! You can walk around for hours and see all types of war memorabilia....weapons...AND TANKS! My favorite was the PANZER IV. They offer rides on actual tanks and other vehicles. The gift shop has Tamiya models of all sizes and RC tanks at discounted prices.

Super cool and my son loved it! We will be coming back again!

Was sent through a metal detector upon entry and stripped of 2nd amendment rights. My family and I will never return to this place..

Very cool place! As a mom I liked that while there were many no touching things there were a lot of things the kids could touch. There was someone regularly riding by asking if we had questions and he was willing to share stories about the the tanks and other equipment. The uniform and hat exhibits were very interesting as well. The size of the building from the outside is deceiving, this place is HUGE, so allow plenty of time and wear walking shoes. There is no air conditioning in the tank exhibit, so plan accordingly especially for hot days.My kids are already looking forward to a return trip possibly for a day where they have r/c tank competitions or the flame thrower day exhibition.

Nice collection. Displayed nice.

Planned our vacation around visiting this museum it was huge would recommend going in the cooler months so much to see many tanks armor uniforms memorabilia. We paid extra to go in a few tanks was great tanks a lot!

My husband was thrilled with all of the tanks. I enjoyed the uniforms and head wear. We were lucky that the day we were there there were tank battles with remote controlled authentic miniature tanks. Men being boys was fun to watch. We also met the owner and it was wonderful talking to him about the tanks and museum. There is so much to see we may go again the next time we are in the area

If you love tanks, if you love history, if youre looking for a fun family activity, this is a place to go. They also have a nice rifle collection. Have you ever seen a Mannlicher-Carcano up close? There is a wonderful selection of models and toys in the gift shop. We had fun and I recommend it for those with similar interests.

If youre a tank enthusiast than this is the place for you! A friend and I come up here at their last event and we were blown away by the amount of tanks and history this museum has to offer. There have a German Panzer IV from WW2, its incredibly impressive!! If you like tanks then do yourself a favor and visit the AAF Tank Museum!

#1 A passionate pursuit of the preservation of military history is on display.#2 People that are willing to display their private collection instead of sequestering it behind closed doors for the joy of like-minded people. The price of entering cant by any stretch of the imagination be a for making a profit.#3 Like-minded folks can expect a warm welcome and may even be treated to polite conversation by Mr. Gasser himself.LASTLY North Americans PREMIER COBI distributor. If you are purchasing COBI anywhere else you are doing it wrong. Not only are you getting the widest selection and absolutely the best price but you are supporting preservation and helping to keep this collection available for viewing by enthusiast young and old alike.

Awesome experience and Dan answered a ton of my questions. Highly recommended for military history buffs.

Best tank museum in the US (and Ive been to several). They have an M60A2 and a STRV74 one of a kind!

Great place for anyone who likes military memorabilia. Many uniforms, tanks, AFVs, guns and more! Only issue is that you should go when the temperature outside is 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 75 degrees Fahrenheit as there is no Heating or Air conditioning in the place. There is an option to call in advance (at least 2 weeks) and pay to climb on and get in any tanks or vehicles that you want.

Really cool, lots of military history. The owner was very friendly and informative.

Great military museum. One of the best in the US. Very big place with many tanks and artillery pieces set in battle scenes with mannequins dressed in military garb. Very well done. Many, many small arms and authentic uniforms from generals from US, Germany, Japan,etc. From varied time periods. Nice gift shop with new and used mulitaria items. Get there early as its a lot to see and closes early.

To short hours, paid full price was only left to look around 45 minutes. Drove 5hrs to get there. What we saw of the museum was cool. Lady selling tickets wasnt too friendly. Tried to talk us out of even going in.

We were very happy with this museum. My 18 year old step son loves tanks, so we drove 10 hours just to visit this museum for part of his senior trip. We were not disappointed, and the smile didnt leave his face once.

This museum is huge with so many very detailed and thoughtful displays. Its great for families or anyone interested in military history. The main museum is not air conditioned so plan for that. They sometimes host remote controlled tank battles on a really cool battlefield theyve constructed. We were lucky enough to come on a day they were battling. Super fun to watch! We also bought our boys some Lego style sets that are actually pretty awesome and reasonably priced.

Amazing. The best place ever. Staff were great. Ive took my grandsons and we had a blast. hours of exhibits cant be experienced in only one day!

Best thing in the town.

This place was amazing it had tanks and on certain days they have flamethrower shows

Really awesome place, I will have to make a second trip just to look at everything.

I went here for the anime con today and I honestly got more out of the museum. Dont go in there expecting the super sterile Smithsonian archives. But that given, their collection was very impressive. Several halls of uniforms, gear, guns, the like. Killed a couple hours just on those. And then they have TANKS. Lots of em. And other various other armored vehicles, howizters, the good stuff. Well worth checking out. Super friendly staff.

They have a wide assortment of tanks, guns and uniforms. A bit on the hot side but hey it was mid-july in Virginia. Plan a visit around one of their events. We missed it but they sound like fun. My son wanted an RC tank they sell (they have a bunch) so he could come back and use their RC tank field.

This is a great museum. So much to see. The info on each display is very interesting. The audio tour is great. Highly recommend a visit