Airborne Museum

The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église displays original World War II aircraft and equipment, including a Waco CG-4 glider and Douglas C-47, housed in three parachute-shaped buildings. The exhibition features weapons, uniforms, and technical gear that document the troops' daily operations and military activities.

The museum was founded in 1964 to commemorate American paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who landed during the Normandy invasion. It preserves memory of one of the war's most decisive moments in northwestern France.

The museum honors the paratroopers who participated in France's liberation by displaying personal belongings and documents that reveal their individual stories. These objects help visitors connect with the human side of the conflict.

Plan to spend two to three hours exploring all the exhibitions thoroughly. The spaces are easy to navigate, and information panels in multiple languages help visitors understand the displayed objects.

A large parachute monument hangs from the village church, commemorating a paratrooper whose parachute became caught there. This symbol connects the church directly to the dramatic events of that night.

Inception: 1964

Official opening: June 6, 1964

Website: http://musee-airborne.com

GPS coordinates: 49.40833,-1.31500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45