Musée-Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie

The Musée-Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie is a military museum in Bayeux dedicated to the 1944 campaign and located beside the British cemetery. It displays tanks, weapons, uniforms, and documents that explain how the ten-week battle unfolded across the region.

The museum covers the fighting that followed the initial landings in June through August 1944, focusing on how Allied forces advanced from the coast. This period was crucial for pushing back German defenses and liberating occupied territory.

The museum's name combines memorial and military museum, reflecting its purpose to honor memory and teach visitors about the battle. Personal letters, photographs, and belongings of soldiers and civilians are displayed to show how people experienced the events during those months.

The location is near the British cemetery and easy to reach on foot when walking through Bayeux. Visitors should allow one to two hours to see the exhibits thoroughly and get a complete picture of the campaign.

The museum features a large diorama showing the Falaise Pocket battle, a turning point in the campaign that is often less well known than the initial landings. This model helps visitors understand how the fighting intensified in the weeks that followed.

Location: Bayeux

Official opening: July 14, 1981

Opening Hours: February-April 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00; May-September 09:30-18:30; October-December 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33231512550

Website: http://mairie-bayeux.fr/index.php?id=230

GPS coordinates: 49.27342,-0.71131

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26