Overlord Museum, Military History Museum near Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
The Overlord Museum showcases 10,000 artifacts from World War II, including 40 military vehicles, tanks, and artillery pieces from the Battle of Normandy.
Founded in 2013, this museum exhibits the Leloup family collection, documenting the military operations and strategies during the D-Day landings of June 1944.
The museum presents personal narratives from American, British, and Canadian soldiers through photographs, intelligence reports, and battlefield artifacts from Operation Overlord.
Located 500 meters from the American Cemetery, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM during summer, with reduced hours in winter.
Visitors explore life-sized reconstructions representing six different armies, complete with authentic military equipment and strategic battle plans.
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer
Inception: 2013
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: lotissement Omaha Center 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer
Opening Hours: February-March: 10:00-17:30; October-December: 10:00-17:30; April-May: 10:00-18:30; September: 10:00-18:30; June-August Monday-Sunday 09:30-19:00; December 24,December 25,December 31 off
Website: http://overlordmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 49.34784,-0.85649
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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