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Mémorial de Caen Museum Ticket

If you're in France, visit the Mémorial de Caen, a museum dedicated to the Second World War, the Landing of Normandy on D-Day, and the Cold War. Why Visit Mémorial de Caen?.

  • 2 - 3 hours
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If you're in France, visit the Mémorial de Caen, a museum dedicated to the Second World War, the Landing of Normandy on D-Day, and the Cold War.

Why Visit Mémorial de Caen?

Located near the famous beaches of the Normandy Landings, the Mémorial de Caen showcases original objects from the Second World War, including vehicles, weapons, uniforms, propaganda posters, photographs, and maps. The exhibition on genocides and mass violence and the section about the Resistance and Liberation are notable. The D-Day exhibition highlights the significant events of June 6, 1944, featuring beaches such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Sword Beach, Gold Beach, and Juno Beach.

Other highlights include General Wilhelm Richter's underground bunker and an exhibition on the Cold War. The 20th-century immersive room features a 19-minute film in a 360-degree room with 11 screens, covering European history from 1900 to 1991.

Opening Times

The Mémorial de Caen museum opening times are:

From January 2nd to 5th: every day from 9 am to 6 pmFrom January 28th to March 31st: every day from 9 am to 6 pmFrom April 1st to September 30th: every day from 9 am to 7 pmFrom October 1st to December 31st: every day from 9:30 am to 6 pm

These opening times are subject to changes.

Included

  • Admission ticket to Mémorial de Caen

Not included

  • Audio guide in English: 3EUR

Location

Activity location

Cité de l'Histoire Pour la Paix, Rue des Roquemonts, 14000 Caen, France

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