Mémorial de Caen building, World War II memorial museum in Caen, France.
The Mémorial de Caen building contains multiple exhibition halls that present historical artifacts, documents, and multimedia displays about World War II and its aftermath.
The museum, designed by Jacques Millet and inaugurated by President François Mitterrand on June 6, 1988, stands on a former German blockhouse location.
The museum exhibits include sections dedicated to the Nobel Peace Prize, international conflict resolution, and gardens representing different Allied nations of World War II.
Visitors can access guided tours, educational programs, a restaurant, and specialized assistance for people with different accessibility requirements throughout the museum complex.
The museum structure incorporates General Richter's preserved underground command bunker, which German forces used during the Battle of Normandy in 1944.
Location: Caen
Inception: June 6, 1988
Architects: Jacques Millet
GPS coordinates: 49.19747,-0.38392
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:23
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