Normandy Victory Museum

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On the outskirts of Carentan, between Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, the Normandy Victory Museum invites you on a moving journey through history and the daily lives of soldiers and civilians during the Battle of the Hedges. Take a tour of the 2,000m² exhibition space, wander through some 30 hyper-realistic, sound-enhanced scenes, and discover over 15,000 authentic objects that have lived through history. Your journey takes you from the Occupation to the Liberation, with a special focus on the Battle of the Hedges in the Manche region. The tour tells the story through a variety of media, making it accessible to all: scenes and their descriptions, vehicles, showcases, archive films, tour application, objects to handle, opportunities to ride in a Jeep... Permanent theme exhibition: "The role of women in war" and temporary exhibitions. Additional immersive activities: The secret of the 3 bunkers (escape game). The Normandy Victory Museum is also : - 2 major annual events: D-Day ceremonies in June and the COBRA 44 Commemorative Festival in July, - a vintage militaria store with D-Day-related tourist items, as well as a large bookshop and militaria clothing for re-enactors, - a partner

From the tourism feed, updated 8 Nov 2026 by OT Cotentin. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.