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Explore the Caen Memorial Museum at your own pace, with direct entry to one of Normandy's most comprehensive WWII history museums.
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Move through exhibits covering the D-Day landings, occupied France, the Vichy regime, the Holocaust, and the Cold War across multiple gallery spaces.
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Step inside a German general's bunker built into the museum grounds, offering a firsthand look at wartime strategy and Atlantic Wall defenses.
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Visit on your chosen day during opening hours with no fixed schedule, giving you full flexibility over how long you spend at each exhibit.
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Upgrade with a multilingual audio guide and digital D-Day site maps to extend your visit across 21 key landing sites at your own pace.
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Entry to Caen Memorial Museum
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D-Day sites digital audio guide in French and English and a digital map (as per option selected)
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Guided tour
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Headset and mobile device
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Transportation
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discover the full story of World War II and the D-Day landings at your own pace, with direct entry to one of Normandy's most significant historical museums.
Getting started
Head directly to the Caen Memorial Museum entrance on your selected day during opening hours: no fixed time slot required. Present your voucher at the ticket desk to collect your entry.
What to expect
Caen Memorial Museum
Built over a German general's wartime bunker, the museum traces the events of WWII from the rise of Nazi Germany through to the Liberation of France.
Features
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Walk through exhibits covering occupied France, the Vichy regime, and the precursors to the Holocaust.
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Explore the D-Day landings gallery, tracing the Allied invasion from its planning stages to the beaches of Normandy.
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Step inside the original German general's bunker beneath the museum for a firsthand look at wartime command and Atlantic Wall strategy.
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Discover the Cold War wing, examining the decades of global tension that followed the end of WWII.
Upgrades
Add a multilingual audio guide in English or French, plus a digital map and audio tour covering 21 D-Day landing sites across Normandy, for a deeper self-guided experience beyond the museum walls.
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What to bring
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Bring your own smartphone and headset if you select the option with the audio guide.
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Carry a fully charged device so you can use the digital D-Day map and audio guide without interruptions.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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The museum is closed on Wednesdays in November and December, as well as on December 25, January 1, and for three weeks in January.
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Opening hours may vary due to high visitor numbers or special events, so check online before your visit.
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Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Guided tours, headsets, mobile devices, and transportation are not included in your ticket.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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