Your experience

Witness living history at the Caen Memorial Museum

Your visit begins with direct entry to the Caen Memorial Museum, a leading cultural site dedicated to understanding World War II and the journey toward peace. Explore immersive exhibitions delving into the complexities of the conflict, including daily life under occupation in France, the start and rise of the Vichy regime, and the early indications of the Holocaust as brutality swept Europe.

Travel through expertly curated galleries that present stories through interactive installations, authentic artifacts and moving personal accounts. With your included audio guide in English and French, each display is brought to life, offering narrative depth for both history enthusiasts and first-time visitors. Gain insight into the difficult choices faced by ordinary people and the impact of leadership during one of history’s darkest periods.

Descend into a WWII bunker

A unique highlight is the opportunity to step inside a subterranean bunker used by a German general. This preserved command post functioned as a nerve centre during the D-Day landings and offers a rare look at the strategic operations underpinning the events of June 1944. Explore rooms equipped as they were during the war and appreciate the realities of wartime command, making this an essential site for military history fans.

Beyond WWII: the Cold War and peace efforts

The museum continues chronologically to cover the fragile transition from World War II to the Cold War. Exhibitions interpret the tensions that shaped Europe in the post-war years and the efforts made toward reconciliation and peace, culminating in a comprehensive perspective of twentieth-century history.

Venture out to historic D-Day sites

Your ticket package grants you a digital map and audio guide that make it simple to embark on a self-guided tour of 21 pivotal D-Day locations across Normandy. Move at your preferred pace and explore landmarks like Omaha Beach, where Allied forces landed under fierce resistance. Discover the story behind the Dieppe Raid, and observe firsthand the vestiges of war at Arromanches. Each stop on the route is enriched by commentary that contextualizes the people, events and strategies that defined the liberation of Western Europe.

• Follow a recommended itinerary or choose your own path

• Engage with narration that clarifies complex historical moments

• Absorb the atmosphere of locations that shaped the outcome of the war

Flexible and informative visit

The ticket offers flexibility so you can visit during the museum’s opening hours and explore D-Day sites in whatever sequence suits your interests. Whether you are passionate about military technology, remembrance, or understanding the roots of modern Europe, this audio-guided journey is both educational and moving.

Book your Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket & D-Day Landings Audio Guide tickets now!