D-Day-related activities
Normandy is a land of remembrance, where the history of the D-Day landings can be explored through a wide range of activities. Museums, immersive experiences, exhibitions, and guided tours help visitors better understand the events of June 6, 1944, and the days that followed.
Discover a selection of must-do activities that bring this pivotal chapter of history to life.
D-Day Museum – Arromanches
An in-depth presentation of the different phases of the Allied landings. Discover how the artificial port was designed and operated, through video mapping, archival footage, and animated models.
Since April 2023, visitors can explore a brand-new museum space featuring a completely redesigned exhibition. An audio-guided tour is available in 10 languages: French, English, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech, Hebrew, Polish, and Chinese.
For opening hours and pricing, please visit their official website : D-Day Museum – Arromanches
📍Place du 6 Juin, 14 Pl. du Six Juin 1944, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains
360 Cinema - Arromanches
New film: "100 Days of the Battle of Normandy"
The images projected across nine screens come from British, Canadian, German, American, and French archives. On both sides of the Channel, preparations were underway for the long-awaited clash. Then, despite unfavorable weather, came the morning of June 6, 1944 — the long-hoped-for first step in the liberation of Western Europe.
From the landings on the five beaches of Manche and Calvados to the tragic bombing of Le Havre on September 12, the Battle of Normandy lasted 100 days.
Experience 20 minutes of powerful, immersive history!
To enhance your visit, our reception area has been fully redesigned: maps, a timeline, and a summary of the Battle of Normandy are on display. You’ll also find a small selection of British military objects from the collections of the Caen Memorial Museum.
This film was produced by Tempora and the Mémorial de Caen, commissioned and funded by the Normandy Region.
For screening times and ticket prices, please visit their website : 360 Cinema - Arromanches
Longues-sur-Mer Battery
A key structure of the Atlantic Wall, the Longues-sur-Mer coastal defense battery includes a fire control post and four casemates, each housing a 150mm artillery gun.
Located in the heart of the Allied assault sector, atop a cliff overlooking the English Channel, it played a strategic role during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.
Caen Memorial Museum
Just a short distance from the D-Day landing beaches, the Caen Memorial is one of Normandy’s must-visit museums! From the origins of World War II to the end of the Cold War, its exhibitions take visitors through the dramatic and often tragic events of the 20th century.
For opening hours and ticket prices, please visit their official website : Caen Memorial Museum
Overlord Museum
Located near the roundabout leading to the American Cemetery, close to Omaha Beach, the Overlord Museum features a unique collection of over 10,000 items, including more than 40 vehicles, tanks, and artillery pieces.
Explore full-scale displays that recreate the key stages of the D-Day landings.
For opening hours and ticket prices, please visit their official website : Overlord Museum