Drive a 1944 M4A3 Sherman with 1-on-1 instruction and time for photos
1 hr
Instructor, Coveralls & helmet
Get hands-on behind the controls of a 1944 M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank with one-on-one guidance. Start with an orientation, then drive the tank on a course with turns, accelerations, and a hill.
Drivers must be 16+ and at least 5'2" tall, with good physical strength and ability to get in and out without assistance. Wear durable closed-toed shoes with tread. Operations are weather permitting.
Full refund with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
If weather or maintenance issues prevent operations at your scheduled time, alternatives will be discussed, such as rescheduling for a later time, choosing another tank, or picking an alternate date. Tank driving is weather permitting, and the team may have limited advance notice.
Manual transmission experience is preferred but not required. The M4 has a dual control, dual shift system, and your instructor can help if you are unable to handle the clutch and shift mechanism.
Wear durable closed-toed shoes with tread (required). Wear non-restrictive, flexible clothing you don’t mind getting dirty; you’ll wear provided coveralls over your clothes.
568 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749
This museum is a genuine standout for military history enthusiasts, drawing visitors from as far as Germany and earning near-universal praise across the board. The collection is world-class, featuring tanks (most kept in running condition), armored vehicles, aircraft, and rare artifacts like a P-40 fighter from Pearl Harbor and a Higgins landing craft from D-Day. Immersive exhibits on the Holocaust and the Hanoi Hilton add powerful historical depth beyond the hardware. The volunteers are clearly the heartbeat of the place, described repeatedly as knowledgeable, passionate, and eager to share stories. Plan for a full day because most visitors find two or three hours simply isn't enough. One thing worth knowing: the volunteers can be quite proactive in engaging guests, which most people love, but if you prefer a more self-guided, leisurely pace, it's worth keeping in mind. That said, it reads more as enthusiasm than a consistent problem, and the overall experience speaks for itself.
It was a really wonderful museum. Very immersive and I loved all the planes, tanks and military vehicles. It’s amazing being so close to something so large and intense. Really unbelievable. I just want to say though…some of the volunteers were a little too intense for us. Just a heads up. I’m not sure if it was an isolated thing or if that’s the norm. I went with my mother and 2 kids(14yrs old and 11yrs old). The moment we walked down the stairs to check out the museum after the shows were done there was an older gentleman who talked to us for about 20min. He went straight to us right when we stepped into the museum. We were ok with that at first, but then he followed us and wanted to chat some more. I had to say “ok, well we are going to explore some more” and pull ourselves away from him. I understand the volunteers are super passionate about history but it really bothered us. We kind of just wanted to walk around on our own and read the signs infront of the stuff, like a normal museum. But it felt like we were constantly interrupted. I don’t mind hearing about some facts and stuff, but it got to be a little much with the stories. After we watched a video of the holocaust another man asked if we wanted to do the VR experience. I said no thank you because I get nauseous with VR stuff and he kept insisting. I had to say no thank you several times, so didn’t my mother. We ended up leaving after that because we honestly felt like we were being followed around. I gave 5 stars because its a really lovely museum, with amazing things to look at, but just like any museum I would like to walk around leisurely and read what’s on the plaques infront of the item. It wasn’t just myself who felt this way, my kids and mother felt overwhelmed by it also. We will probably be back, but my husband will come with us next time.
Danielle Mackie
May 20, 2026
It was a really wonderful museum. Very immersive and I loved all the planes, tanks and military vehicles. It’s amazing being so close to something so large and intense. Really unbelievable. I just want to say though…some of the volunteers were a little too intense for us. Just a heads up. I’m not sure if it was an isolated thing or if that’s the norm. I went with my mother and 2 kids(14yrs old and 11yrs old). The moment we walked down the stairs to check out the museum after the shows were done there was an older gentleman who talked to us for about 20min. He went straight to us right when we stepped into the museum. We were ok with that at first, but then he followed us and wanted to chat some more. I had to say “ok, well we are going to explore some more” and pull ourselves away from him. I understand the volunteers are super passionate about history but it really bothered us. We kind of just wanted to walk around on our own and read the signs infront of the stuff, like a normal museum. But it felt like we were constantly interrupted. I don’t mind hearing about some facts and stuff, but it got to be a little much with the stories. After we watched a video of the holocaust another man asked if we wanted to do the VR experience. I said no thank you because I get nauseous with VR stuff and he kept insisting. I had to say no thank you several times, so didn’t my mother. We ended up leaving after that because we honestly felt like we were being followed around. I gave 5 stars because its a really lovely museum, with amazing things to look at, but just like any museum I would like to walk around leisurely and read what’s on the plaques infront of the item. It wasn’t just myself who felt this way, my kids and mother felt overwhelmed by it also. We will probably be back, but my husband will come with us next time.
Danielle Mackie
May 20, 2026