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Museum · Bayeux, Normandia
Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Bayeux's municipal museum about the Battle of Normandia, from June to August 1944, with vehicles, uniforms and an archival film. It is opposite the British military cemetery.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
The Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie is one of the three museums run by the Bayeux town council. It tells the story of the Battle of Normandia, the roughly one hundred days of fighting that followed the landing of June 6, 1944 until the liberation of the region at the end of August.
The exhibition follows the sequence of events, with maps, photos, uniforms, weapons and vehicles of the Allied and German armies. It also shows how the civilian population experienced the bombings and the occupation.
A film made from archival footage summarizes the battle and helps to understand what is later seen on the beaches and in the cemeteries along the coast.
Opposite is the Bayeux War Cemetery, the largest British military cemetery of the Second World War in France, and the memorial with the names of Commonwealth soldiers missing in Normandia.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1h30 to 2 hours, including the film.
Best time
Before going to the D-Day beaches, so you arrive there with the context. It closes for part of the winter and has different opening hours by season; check before going.
How to get there
It is on boulevard Fabian-Ware, on the ring road around the center, about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Cross the road and walk through the British cemetery: the headstones bear ages and messages from families, which makes the visit more personal.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Does the museum only cover D-Day?
No. It covers the entire Battle of Normandy, from June to August 1944, including civilian life.
Is there a film at the museum?
Yes, a film with archival footage that summarizes the battle. Check the languages and screening times.
What is in front of the museum?
The Bayeux War Cemetery, the largest British military cemetery of World War II in France.