Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

The Omaha Beach Memorial Museum is a military museum in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer that displays uniforms, vehicles, weapons, and personal objects from World War II soldiers. The collection presents equipment and artifacts that show the conditions and reality of combat during the invasion.

The museum preserves the memory of American forces who landed on June 6, 1944, during Operation Overlord in the heavily defended Omaha Beach sector. This landing marked the beginning of the liberation of Europe from occupation.

The museum documents the experiences of soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion through photographs and personal accounts. Visitors can learn how ordinary people lived through extraordinary circumstances and what the landing meant to those involved.

The museum is open daily and self-guided visits typically take about one hour, leaving time to view the displays at a comfortable pace. A gift shop near the entrance offers souvenirs and informational materials to take home.

The collection includes numerous personal items recovered from the beach, providing direct connections to the soldiers who fought there. These recovered objects reveal small details of daily life during the conflict.

Location: Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer

Website: https://musee-memorial-omaha.com

GPS coordinates: 49.36708,-0.88219

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:29