Mémorial de Caen Museum Tickets

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. It's an essential place to visit to learn about 20th-century history.

Why Visit Mémorial de Caen?

Located near the beaches of the Normandy Landings, the Mémorial de Caen features exhibits on the Second World War, D-Day, and the Cold War. The museum displays original objects including vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and propaganda posters. Key sections include exhibits on genocides, Resistance, and Liberation.

The D-Day exhibition highlights the significance of June 6, 1944, and discusses the coastal operations at Utah, Omaha, Sword, Gold, and Juno Beaches. Key places to see are General Wilhelm Richter's underground bunker and the Cold War exhibition. 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 as follows:

From January 2 to 4: every day from 9 am to 6 pmFrom January 27 to March 31: every day from 9 am to 6 pmFrom April 1 to September 30: every day from 9 am to 7 pmFrom October 1 to October 16: every day from 9:30 am to 6 pmFrom October 17-31: every day from 9 am to 6 pmFrom November 1 to December 31: every day from 9:30 am to 6 pm

The museum closes on the following days:

November 4, 18, and 25December 2, 9, and 16December 25 and January 1January 5-26March 27, 28, and 29