The D-Day Story, Military museum in Southsea, England.
The D-Day Story is a military museum in Southsea dedicated to the Normandy invasion, displaying exhibits, historical vehicles, and personal accounts from soldiers. The museum explores this major amphibious operation through various exhibition areas and authentic objects from that period.
The museum was founded in 1982 to commemorate the largest amphibious invasion in history that took place in 1944. The collection documents the planning, execution, and consequences of this military operation that changed the course of World War II.
The Overlord Embroidery, a large needlework created in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry, depicts individuals and events from the operation. Visitors can examine the detailed scenes and learn the personal stories behind them.
Your visit is best planned for a free day, as the exhibitions require considerable time to explore properly. The museum is well signposted and easy to reach, with accessibility information available for visitors with mobility needs.
The museum displays Landing Craft Tank 7074, the last remaining vessel of its type from the operation, which visitors can tour from inside. This functional landing craft lets you understand the conditions under which soldiers were transported.
Location: Southsea
Inception: 1982
Address: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NT
Website: https://theddaystory.com
GPS coordinates: 50.77980,-1.08933
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44
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