I didn't understand when people are celebrating D-Day. I was too young, but I didn't really care…read moreabout the war, because it saddens me! But I'm older and can handle that now. Visiting museums, and the beaches where the troops landed, when the Germans were trying to own France. . . To understand the D-Day landing, you see two powerful 30 min. film that shows the build-up to D-Day itself and the successful campaign from there to Berlin (hourly from 10:00 to 19:00. I totally recommend it, it was very emotional and it was well done! This is the best part about the museum. We just can't forget!

Thought provoking and immersive. The 9 screens wrapped around the walls provide a mixture of…read morearchive footage which introduces the background to the D-Day operation and the months which followed it. Definitely worth strolling down into Arromanches after your viewing to get up close and personal with some of the pontoons which formed part of the artificial harbour (providing the tide is out).

This is the biggest museum regarding the English military involved in the allied battle groups…read moreNormandy invasion. This museum has detailed information regarding the Normandy invasion and final assault to push the SS army back to Germany. Details information includes location and troop number with landing area. The Normandy beach invasion includes British, Canadian and US army. This invasion is the most important in human history and begin of SS army retreat. The museum also displayed the artillery, tank, jeep, and more. The museum as displayed the famous general who participate in this war. The museum requires mask and fully vaccinated documents for visit. Parking is easy to get access. Worth the history review and details of the invasion.

Great little museum that gives an overview of WW2, including a 25 minute documentary style movie…read morethat's shown multiple times throughout the day in both English and French. We arrived at 4pm and stayed until close at 6, I would say you need 2-3 hours if you are someone who enjoys reading the displays and really taking everything in. They also offer a discounted price for entry into all 3 bayeux museums which is great.

The Musée du Débarquement (D-Day Museum) at Arromanches was the 1st museum built to present the…read moreevents from June 6, 1944 onward in Normandy. It was funded by the sale of the wrecks littering the surrounding coastal area, the museum was inaugurated in 1954. D-Day Museum is in front of the former artificial port & explains how the artificial port facilities were constructed & used. First, a line of floating breakwaters (metal boxes in the form of a cross called Bombardons) was deployed. A pier was constructed by using the freighters on site, with huge 1600-6000 tons of cement. Floating docks were installed in the bay, connected to the mainland by floating roads. Docks & causeway rose up & down with the tide, offering a clearance of several meters. The functioning of the port is explained through a model inside the museum. We started with a :10 film that retraced the stages of design, construction and assembly. Vivid images evoke the storm of 19 to 22 June which nearly destroyed the construction. Behind the museum and on the beach, we saw the metal remains of the artificial harbour's floating road.

I first went to the D Day museum as a teenager on a school trip many years ago and was surprised to…read morefind as an adult that it hadn't changed at all. In the case of a museum like this I don't think that is a good thing. There are some museums whcih have made great use of new media and technologies to enable a more modern 'audience' to engage with the past and I think the staid approach needs updating. The crucial exhibits about the building of the Mulberry harbours using the model layouts rely on the skill and language ability of the guide who is explaining them to the audience and this can be variable. Unfortunately this place is probably best for those with a genuine interest in the Normandy landings rather than a casual tourist as it is at present. For most the 360degree cinema nearby is more accessible.

What an amazing museum presenting information that must be remembered so we don't repeat the…read moremistakes of the past. We attended on a group excursion with fellow passengers from the Viking Skaga. This museum, whatever the cost of admission is well worth it. Sensitive subject matter, but it's presented in a way that is accurate, interesting, and moving.

Came here as part of a tour that was later going to Omaha Beach. We started by watching the movie,…read morewhich gave a great overview and was very interesting. The museum has many areas to visit, and like many museums a lot to read. Most of the exhibits had the information in English, so that helped a great deal. It was a great introduction to our visit to the beach later that day. The gift shop sells small glass bottles with cork stoppers that have D Day inscriptions on them. Be sure to pick one up if you are headed to the beach later, as you can use them to collect a little of the beach to take home with you.

Museum with maps & more information about the US attack on Omaha Beach. This small museum was…read morefilled with weapons, uniforms & artifacts.

So proud to be an American and too see how we continue to honor the men and women who fought so…read moregallantly. The cementary and the grounds were in immaculate condition. What a honor to be in such a place. Moving, and somber but yet so beautiful.

Interactive and well placed. Was my son's first choice of seeing the war and their interactive…read moreexperience made the journey real.

The only thing in this museum is the Tapestry, so don't think you're going to see a lot of stuff…read more However, the Tapestry is super long and the audio guide is a must rental because it explains everything you're looking at. Hell of a story and the Tapestry itself is so well preserved. One Yelper suggested that you have the time, you finish the Tapestry and walk back to the start and do it all over again. I'd say it takes about a good hour to go through this. Then you end up in their nice gift shop. The entrance is located off one of Bayeux's alleys, so it can be surprisingly hard to find. But don't give up!

What can I say about a 1000 year old embroidery that tells the story of the Duke of Normandy aka…read moreWilliam the Bastard aka William the Conqueror aka King William of England's invasion of England in 1066 and defeat of Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Being a history buff this was incredible to see. Excellent presentation as your audio guides walks you through the panels telling the story.

What an amazing experience for an American to see and experience the history. Lots of exhibits…read moreshowing daily life for our soldiers. We took our two boys 12 and 14 and they absolutely loved it.

We visited the Overlord Museum during the 80th anniversary celebrations. We were greeted by plenty…read moreof vehicles outside, including heavy ones operating in the field. Plenty more stalls to buy vintage stuff. Inside the museum is excellent with a great timeline, displays and a lovely memory wall. Interesting also for a nice mix of German and Allied equipment. A great visit.

It took us about an hour to get here from Deauville by car. There is plenty of free parking. The…read morecentre is lovely and run by Canadian youth that are bilingual. We missed the timings of the English tour and the bunker tour so we went through the museum by ourself. The info in there is thorough and they keep interest with visual displays, videos and audio explanations. Some displays are interactive. We were fortunate enough to see the temporary exhibit on women in the war set up for the 75th anniversary for dday. Sadly it was raining and thundering so we got minimal time on the beach area. Definitely worth the visit. Souvenir shop inside the centre.

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to visit one of the most famous historical sites, and…read moreenjoy some fresh beach air in France. I love visiting monuments that have a deep story to tell. World War II is actually one of my favorite eras. If you happen to past through Normandy, then you should definitely visit Centre Juno Beach. This famous beach is where 14,000 courageous Canadians stormed Juno beach, in order to liberate France from the Nazis. France has done a fine job in preserving the legacy of these proud Canadian soldiers, and remembering June 6,1944.

From the owner: Classé au titre des Monuments Historiques Installé dans l'ancien Logis des Gouverneurs du Château,…read morele Musée de Normandie a été créé en 1946 comme l'un des points d'un réseau de musées régionaux qui naît à cette date. Le musée ouvrit ses portes au public à la fin de 1963, après plus de quinze ans de recherches et de collectes principalement dans le domaine ethnographique. Vinrent ensuite s'adjoindre à ces collections d'arts et traditions populaires qui continuent de s'accroître, des séries archéologiques provenant de fouilles de plus en plus nombreuses. Cet accroissement, a en outre été marqué en 1983 par le dépôt des collections de la Société des Antiquaires de Normandie fondée en 1835 par Arcisse de Caumont.