D-Day
Museum
Open every day
October to April • 10am to 6pm
Ticket sales end 1 hour before closure
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Thanks to a complete chronological tour, immerse yourself in the history of the D-Day landings and discover a collection rich in objects, vehicles, equipment and testimonies.
See an authentic B26 bomber, an exceptional aircraft of which there are only a few left in the world, and relive the epic of the American soldiers through the film Victory Beach, which won the Golden Eagle Award for Documentary in 2012 and the Special Jury Prize in 2013.
When you leave the site, you will not only have understood the strategic choice and the reasons for success at Utah Beach, but you will also have contributed to the preservation and transmission of the memory of these extraordinary men.
A permanent exhibition based on ten sequences
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Bomber
The B26 “Marauder”
In the run-up to D-Day, the beach was shelled to weaken the German defences. In the hangar of the museum sits an authentic B26 bomber "Marauder".
Film
Victory Beach
Winner of the Golden Eagle Award for Documentary, the film traces the story of the soldiers involved in this decisive battle. The largest amphibious operation in military history.
Exhibition
The battle of Brécourt Manor: a buried memory
Temporary exhibition on the archaeological excavations of this famous D-Day battle.
Monuments and statues
Utah Beach D-Day Museum
The history of the museum
1962
Inauguration of the Museum
Under the initiative of Michel de Vallavieille, Mayor of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, a collection of artifacts was assembled to honor the men who landed during D-Day.
1964
First Museum Expansion
An octagonal exhibition room was created, featuring a scale model.
1984
A New Projection Room
For the 40th anniversary of the D-Day, the museum added a new projection room.
1994
Second Museum Expansion
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day, a panoramic room was built, serving as a bridge between the beach and the museum.
2011
Third Museum Expansion
A major renovation and expansion project gave the site a new dimension. A hangar and a room for temporary exhibitions were added, with the new architecture designed to enhance the museum experience.
2022
60th anniversary of the museum
For its 60th anniversary, the museum is renewing its approach and its communications strategy.
2024
80th Anniversary of the Normandy D-Day
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day, the Utah Beach D-Day Museum, in collaboration with the State service, organized a ceremony attended by official troops.
Exhibition
Travel through 60 years of history at the D-Day Museum
The Utah Beach D-Day Museum, inaugurated on 6 June 1962 by Michel de Vallavieille, remains a pillar of remembrance after 60 years of existence.
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Make the most of your visit by booking your tickets online.
Opening hours
October to April
Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
May to September
Every day from 9:30 am to 7 pm
Ticket sales close
1 hour before museum closes
Pets 🐶
The museum accepts small dogs carried in a bag.
Rates
Adult
10 €
Student
7,50 €
Children from 6 to 15
6,50 €
Children Under 6
Free
Guided tour 45 minutes
+ 2,50 €
Guided tour 1 h 30
+ 5 €
Booking
Ticket Reservations
Tickets can only be booked on our website, not by phone.
Group and School Visits
Visiting with a group? Anything is possible.
We’ll be happy to help you plan an unforgettable visit.
CONTACT
Utah Beach Landing Museum
Plage de la Madeleine
50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Phone +33 2 33 71 53 35
Email musee@utah-beach.com