Your visit to the
Memorial Museum
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Opened in 1981, the museum is situated in the heart of one of the strategic sites of the Battle of Normandy – Bayeux, the first town in mainland France to be liberated on 7 June 1944. In the heart of the town’s “memorial centre”, named Liberty Alley, the museum is located close to the memorial garden for war correspondents and the British cemetery.
After a general description of D-Day, the military operations are described one by one, illustrated by display cases focusing on the Allied and German soldiers and their equipment (guns, vehicles, uniforms etc).
As part of the museum visit, the film “Normandy ‘44, Decisive Victory in the West”, based on archive footage and the giant diorama of the Falaise-Chambois Pocket invite the visitor to go back in time.
The objects and materials displayed throughout the museum have been chosen to show examples of the most typical items used by the different combatants during the battle. But every item has a story….
Bayeux boasts a wealth of opportunities to learn about the history of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, particularly at the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy. This museum offers a comprehensive account of the military operations that took place in the summer of 1944. It’s a must-see destination before exploring the D-Day beaches.
The journey through the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux is a chronological foray into the military operations that unfolded on Norman ground following the D-Day landings from June 6, 1944, until the end of August. Artillery, tanks, uniforms, military vehicles, maps showcasing the advance of Allied troops, along with films and archival photographs invite visitors back to the heart of the Battle of Normandy.
