Practical
Information
Open every day
May to September • 9:30 am - 7 pm
Ticket sales end 1 hour before closure
Buy your tickets
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
Access and transport
By car
If you are coming from Caen
Follow the RN13 towards Cherbourg, then the D913 towards Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Once past the village, continue for 5 km towards the beach. You will find our car park on your right.
If you are coming from Cherbourg
Follow the RN13 towards Caen, then the D70 towards Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Once past the village, continue for 5 km towards the beach. You will find our car park on your right.
Station for electric cars
11 km from the museum, at the RN 13 exit, you'll find a charging station in Blosville, at the Total service station.
You'll also find charging stations in the town of Carentan near the train station (as well as at many shops and businesses in town).
Further north, there's one in the village of Sainte-Mère-Église, near the Airborne Museum.
Find your route to the museum
Via le lien ci-dessous :
Accessibility
People with reduced mobility or disabilities?
You will find plenty of information in our accessibility guide available at this link:
Public transportation
Come by train
Stop at Carentan train station, the closest to the museum, 17 km away.
You'll find a bike rental shop in the town of Carentan, 2 km from the station.
Below is the link to the Tourist Office website to find your bike rental shop:
Getting to the museum couldn't be easier; we're right on the Vélomaritime cycle route.
Find the route from Carentan to Utah Beach via this link:
Why not take the opportunity to cycle around the Cotentin Peninsula?
The Vélomaritime cycle route allows you to explore the Cotentin Peninsula by bike.
Find all the information on the Cotentin Tourist Office website:
A Committed and Responsible Museum
Tourism and Disability Label
The museum is accessible to people with motor disabilities. The site has two elevators and special parking spaces. A wheelchair is available at the reception desk. For loans: We will keep an identity card until the end of your visit.
Free for people with disabilities upon presentation of proof of disability. The accompanying person benefits from a reduced rate.
Adult reduced rate : 9€ — Child reduced rate : 5,50€ —
The Tourism Quality Label
The museum has been awarded the renewal of its Qualité Tourisme (Quality Tourism) label for 2026. This rigorous quality assurance process ensures that we best meet the expectations of our visitors. It is a guarantee of professionalism, offering a warm and personalized welcome, clear and precise information, clean and comfortable spaces, and in-depth knowledge of the region.
In 2027, the label will become Destination Excellence, reflecting new eco-responsible standards. The museum is working towards achieving this new accreditation.
In this context, you will find our commitments in our environmental charter, available below:
https://utah-beach.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Charte-Environnementale-musee-Utah-Beach.pdf
pets
The museum accepts small dogs carried in a bag.
Ambassador for D-Day Beaches’ UNESCO Inscription
As part of the initiative to have the D-Day beaches listed as a World Heritage Site, the museum participates in the “Freedom, I Write Your Name” campaign alongside the Normandy Region and numerous public and private supporters.
TripAdvisor Excellence Award Winner
Since 2014, the museum has been consistently recognized by the renowned travel website.
This award is granted to only 10% of the best establishments worldwide.
A Responsible Museum
All our documents are printed on PEFC-certified paper (guaranteeing respect for the environmental, economic, and social functions of forests) using vegetable-based inks.
Utah Shop
The official museum gift shop
Discover the official shop of the Utah Beach D-Day Museum. Authentic books, souvenirs and commemorative objects to commemorate D-Day in Normandy.
Book your tickets
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