Caen: Memorial Museum Entrance Ticket
ID: GYG594207-1000425
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Reflect on the tribulations of WWII with this entrance ticket to Caen Memorial Museum. Delve into major historical events, including D-Day, the Battle of Caen, and the downfall of the Nazis.
Discover one of Europe's leading memorial centres and experience the dark chapters of 20th Century history with this entrance ticket to the Caen Memorial. Learn about the events of World War II that destroyed most of Caen, the tribulation of occupation, and the joy of liberation as you walk through the numerous exhibits.
Step into the museum and begin your visit with a film about D-Day to understand the events that took place during World War II. Find out how Normandy and the 100 days following the invasion of Normandy changed the course of history.
Walk through the various fascinating exhibits spanning from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discover original battle artefacts, historical documents, film and audio testimonies. Pause to reflect on peace and gain unique perspectives to understand the world and its transformations.
To wrap up your experience, make your way to the three memorial gardens dedicated to the three allied forces that helped liberate France. Take a break at one of the museum's two on-site restaurants or pack a picnic on the museum lawn.
Highlights
- Gain a unique perspective of the world before and after 1945 at Caen Memorial
- Experience film, animation, testimonies and original artefacts evoking the war
- Explore the three gardens dedicated to the three main allies
- Honor the memory of the international soldiers that lost their lives
- Visit the impressive interior of General Richter's Underground Bunker
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The museum is closed on 6th June 2024, Wednesdays in November and December, December 25 and January 1st, as well as for 3 weeks in January.
Last entry time: 1.5 hours before closing.
In the event of excessive numbers of visitors, and in any situation that may compromise the safety of persons or property, the museum may be partially or totally closed at any time of the day, or the opening hours modified.
Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult.
Please present your ticket at the entrance of the Mémorial de Caen Museum
By car: coming from Paris on the A13 motorway or from Rennes on the A84 motorway, take Northbound ringroad, exit n°7
By bus: no.2 from the city centre
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
