Wall of historical photos at Caen Memorial Museum, depicting World War II events and Nazi propaganda.
Interactive map display at Caen Memorial Museum showcasing D-Day landings.
Flags outside the Caen Memorial Museum in France, with visitors entering.
World War II map display at Caen Memorial Museum, France.
Jet fighter exhibit at Caen Memorial Museum, part of D-Day Landings tour.
Rows of white crosses at Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the sea in Caen, France.
World War II bunker with artillery gun at Normandy D-Day landing site.

Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket & D-Day Landings Audio Guide, Normandy

Normandy
Day Trips
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Duration: 2 hours

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Explore Caen's Memorial Museum and D-Day Landings Audio Guide in Normandy, France for an engaging dive into WWII history. Your ticket provides access to compelling exhibits that vividly portray life during the occupation of France, including the rise of the Vichy regime and early signs of genocide and the Holocaust. An English or French audio guide enhances your understanding while you visit a historic underground bunker once used by a German general as D-Day's defense command center.

At any time during opening hours on your chosen day, explore the Caen Memorial Museum's exhibits which cover World War II, the Cold War, and the Holocaust.

A multilingual audio guide offers insights into occupied France, the Vichy regime, and early signs of the Holocaust, enriching your exploration with deeper stories.

Gain a rare perspective on wartime tactics by stepping inside a German general’s bunker that served as a D-Day command post.

Navigate 21 historic sites on your own schedule using a digital map and audio guide for an experience tailored to how you want to explore D-Day.

Discover Omaha Beach, explore the impact of the Dieppe Raid, and see war remnants in Arromanches by walking through these significant historical locations.

Access to the Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket & D-Day Landings Audio Guide

Use of an audio guide available in French and English

Includes a digital map for exploring Normandy's D-Day sites

Entry with a digital audio guide covering Cold War, World War, Omaha Beach, and other historical locations

Guidance service

Headphones and smartphone

Travel arrangements

Wall of historical photos at Caen Memorial Museum, depicting World War II events and Nazi propaganda.

Wall of historical photos at Caen Memorial Museum, depicting World War II events and Nazi propaganda.

The Caen Memorial Museum is where you'll begin immersing yourself in WWII history. Your ticket grants access to compelling exhibits that vividly depict life during World War II, from occupied France and the Vichy regime's rise to early signs of genocide and the Holocaust.

Explore D-Day History

An English and French audio guide enriches your understanding at each exhibit. A notable highlight is an underground bunker that once served as a German general’s command center, central to defending against D-Day operations. Beyond WWII, explore exhibits on Cold War origins and the ongoing quest for peace.

Self-Guided Tour of Normandy

Your journey continues beyond museum walls with a digital map and audio guide leading you through 21 significant D-Day sites in Normandy. Visit Omaha Beach to stand where history unfolded, explore Dieppe raid stories, or explore war remnants at Arromanches. Each stop allows for personal exploration of these historic locations.

Interactive map display at Caen Memorial Museum showcasing D-Day landings.

Interactive map display at Caen Memorial Museum showcasing D-Day landings.

Flags outside the Caen Memorial Museum in France, with visitors entering.

Flags outside the Caen Memorial Museum in France, with visitors entering.

World War II map display at Caen Memorial Museum, France.

World War II map display at Caen Memorial Museum, France.

Accessibility

    This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional Information

    • The museum remains closed on Wednesdays in November and December, along with December 25, January 1, and throughout three weeks of January.
    • Please verify the opening hours online before visiting as they might change due to high visitor numbers or special events.

    Adult supervision is required for children under 10 years old.

    Jet fighter exhibit at Caen Memorial Museum, part of D-Day Landings tour.

    Jet fighter exhibit at Caen Memorial Museum, part of D-Day Landings tour.

    Rows of white crosses at Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the sea in Caen, France.

    Rows of white crosses at Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the sea in Caen, France.

    Book your visit in advance during peak seasons like summer and holidays to avoid sold-out sessions due to high visitor numbers or special events.

    If you have children under 10 years old, ensure they are accompanied by an adult as per the museum’s requirements.

    The Caen Memorial Museum is closed on certain days: Wednesdays in November and December; December 25th; January 1st; and for three weeks in January—plan your visit accordingly to avoid disappointment.

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    Operating hours

    Caen Memorial Museum

    Monday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Thursday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Friday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Saturday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    Sunday
    9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:00pm
    • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
    • Closed on 1st Jan 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.

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    FAQs

    This experience does not include a guided tour or transportation. You'll also need your own headset and mobile device to use the digital map and audio guide.
    Yes, the entire experience is wheelchair accessible.
    The tour includes Omaha Beach, where you'll walk in history's footsteps; Arromanches with its war remnants; and insights into the Dieppe Raid impact.
    The ticket includes entry to the Caen Memorial Museum, a multilingual audio guide in French and English, a digital map of D-Day sites, and an audio guide for those sites.
    Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult while visiting the Caen Memorial Museum.
    Yes, the museum is closed on Wednesdays in November and December, as well as on December 25, January 1, and during three weeks in January.
    Yes, you can navigate 21 historic D-Day sites at your own pace using a digital map and audio guide included in your purchase.
    You'll explore exhibits on World War II, the Cold War, and the Holocaust, including a visit to an underground bunker used by a German general during D-Day's defense.
    The English and French audio guides provide deeper insights into each exhibit, offering stories about occupied France, the Vichy regime, and early signs of the Holocaust.
    Yes, it's advisable to verify online for any variations in opening hours caused by high visitor numbers or special events prior to your visit.

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