Caen Memorial, History museum in Caen, France.
The Mémorial de Caen presents documents, objects, and photographs from World War II through the end of the Cold War. Its rooms are spread across multiple floors with chronological exhibitions that guide visitors through the events and their aftermath.
The museum opened in 1988 on the grounds of a former bunker site to commemorate the Battle of Normandy. It later expanded its space to include the history of the Cold War.
The site houses a permanent monument to peace based on personal stories from civilians who lived in Caen during World War II. This testimony shows how warfare reshaped the daily routines of ordinary people.
The site opens daily in the morning and offers guided tours in several languages. A restaurant, gift shop, and free parking are available on the premises.
Flags of nations that participated in the Battle of Normandy stand at the entrance, and a fragment of the Berlin Wall is displayed in the Cold War exhibit. These visible symbols connect two defining moments of 20th-century European history.
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