The invention relates to a manufacturing method of a metal hydride hydrogen storage tank, which includes processing of a tank body, processing of a flange cover, processing of a foamed copper element, preparation of hydrogen storage alloy powder, assembly and production of a hydrogen storage tank; the hydrogen storage The tank includes foam copper round cover, mat-type copper mesh, ferrule-type ball valve, air pipe, UJR joint, flange cover, bolts, O-ring, cooling fins, tank body, hydrogen storage alloy powder, foam copper cylinder, Copper foam discs, copper-water heat pipes, copper foam cylinders and other parts. The manufacturing method has high production efficiency, high yield, and low manufacturing cost. The metal hydride hydrogen storage tank prepared by the method has the advantages of simple structure, high space utilization rate, large hydrogen storage capacity, good sealing performance, and good heat and mass transfer performance. Excellent, fast hydrogen absorption and desorption, good long-term use safety, no rupture of the tank due to hydrogen absorption and expansion of hydrogen storage materials, no need for cooling medium, can be recycled many times, and low cost of use.