What happens if weather or maintenance prevents the ride from operating?

Tank rides are weather permitting. If poor weather or maintenance issues prevent operation at your scheduled time, alternatives will be discussed (such as rescheduling for a later time/date or an alternate option). If a reschedule can’t be accommodated, a full refund is available.

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You’ll be issued a helmet with basic hearing protection. Earplugs can be provided if requested.

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M36 Jackson WWII Tank Ride Experience

Name: M36 Jackson WWII Tank Ride Experience
Brand: The American Heritage Museum
Price: 206.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1713 reviews)

Crew an authentic WWII tank destroyer and feel the power on a short ride course

4.9 stars• 1.7K reviews

Duration

10 Minutes

Ideal For

Up to 5 people

Includes

Helmet, Safety briefing

Highlights

Ride aboard a fully restored M36 Jackson tank destroyer and experience what it felt like to be a WWII crew member. You’ll climb aboard, get a safety briefing, and take a short run with turns, stops, and hill climbs.

Check in at your scheduled time and complete the participation waiver
Board the M36 Jackson using the loading stairs
Receive a safety briefing and follow crew instructions throughout
Ride for about 10 minutes with turns, accelerations, stops, and hill climbs
Take photos and video during the ride at your own risk
Wear a provided helmet with basic hearing protection

What's Included

Helmet with basic hearing protection
Safety briefing

Things to know

All riders must be at least 5' tall and able to stand unassisted, and you must be able to get in and out of the tank without assistance. Closed-toed, durable shoes with tread are required. Operations are weather permitting, and participants may be limited by height, weight, and mobility due to space constraints.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Product ID: 7C9GCK

FAQs

You must wear durable closed-toed shoes with tread (no exceptions). Wear non-restrictive, flexible clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

You may take photos and video during the experience, but you’re responsible for your equipment and its safety. Large cameras can’t be accommodated due to space constraints; handheld GoPros are allowed, but please don’t bring mounts.

One passenger rides seated in the hull gunner compartment, and up to four passengers ride standing in the open-top turret.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

1.7K reviewsGoogle Maps

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.

What people are saying

Really amazing. I can't put this experience into words. God Bless the USA and our Heros. And Freedom not taken for granted. Pray for the MIA/POW and innocence of Political War. Praise to the Engineers and Designers of weapons that saved our Nation.

Tom Ciras

October 30, 2026

Tom Ciras

October 30, 2026

Meeting details

Hudson, MA

Experience provided by The American Heritage Museum

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