The Caen Memorial

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A moving trip back in time! The Caen Memorial takes visitors on a moving and fascinating deep dive into the history of the 20th century and World War II. This is one of Europe's best museums for getting a real understanding of D-Day and World War II in their regional and global context. New temporary exhibition in 2026: "Décoloniser par l'art".

Our tips : City Pass Offer: -15% on all items except books, -5% on books from the Mémorial Shop.

Further information

  • Guided tour
  • Free tour

Opening

From Thursday 01 October 2026
to Friday 16 October 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Saturday 17 October 2026
to Saturday 31 October 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 19h
From Sunday 01 November 2026
to Tuesday 10 November 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
On Wednesday 11 November 2026
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Thursday 12 November 2026
to Sunday 20 December 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Monday 21 December 2026
to Thursday 24 December 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h

Closed on 25/12.

From Saturday 26 December 2026
to Thursday 31 December 2026
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Saturday 02 January 2027
to Sunday 03 January 2027
Saturday Open from 9h to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h to 18h
From Tuesday 26 January 2027
to Thursday 18 March 2027
Monday Open from 9h to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h to 18h
Friday Open from 9h to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h to 18h
From Monday 22 March 2027
to Wednesday 31 March 2027
Monday Open from 9h to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h to 18h
Friday Open from 9h to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h to 18h
From Thursday 01 April 2027
to Thursday 30 September 2027
Monday Open from 9h to 19h
Tuesday Open from 9h to 19h
Wednesday Open from 9h to 19h
Thursday Open from 9h to 19h
Friday Open from 9h to 19h
Saturday Open from 9h to 19h
Sunday Open from 9h to 19h
From Friday 01 October 2027
to Friday 15 October 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Saturday 16 October 2027
to Sunday 31 October 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 19h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 19h
From Monday 01 November 2027
to Sunday 19 December 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Monday 20 December 2027
to Friday 24 December 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
From Sunday 26 December 2027
to Friday 31 December 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 18h

Prices

Base rate - full rate adult : 20,80 € Reduced rate : 18,50 € Reduced rate : 6 € Student rate : 6 € Gratuities : €
Price Min. Max.
Base rate - full rate adult 20,80€
Reduced rate 18,50€
Reduced rateCaen Price List 6€
Student ratepost-A-level 6€
GratuitiesGratuit pour les moins de 10 ans.
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Means of payment

  • Carte bleue
  • Debit cards
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Eurocard - Mastercard
  • Visa

Proposed services

Equipments

  • Restaurant
  • Bar, cafeteria, tea room
  • Free parking
  • Covered picnic area
  • Baby changing area
  • Picnic area
  • Auditorium
  • Fully equipped meeting room
  • Toilets

Services

  • Library
  • Shop
  • Left luggage
  • Rental / Loan of pushchairs and/or baby backpack
  • Media library
  • Restaurant with baby equipment
  • Bicycle parking
  • Free WIFI