The Normandy Museum

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The Normandy Museum at Caen Castle celebrates the region's history and society. Its fascinating archaeology and ethnography collections provide an insight into life in Normandy. Activity schedule exploring the museum, exhibitions, castle and urban heritage: children's events, activity booklets, guided tours etc. Ticket office at the castle's new visitor centre.

Further information

  • Free tour

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Opening

From Tuesday 01 September 2026
to Saturday 31 October 2026
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h
From Monday 02 November 2026
to Wednesday 23 December 2026
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h

Open on 11 November: 11am-6pm

From Thursday 24 December 2026
to Thursday 31 December 2026
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h30
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h30
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 16h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h30
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h

Closed at 4pm on 24 and 31 December

From Saturday 02 January 2027
to Friday 30 April 2027
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 18h to 18h

Monday 29 March 2027 (Easter Monday): open from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

From Sunday 02 May 2027
to Wednesday 30 June 2027
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h

Closed at 4 pm on 24 and 31 December

From Thursday 01 July 2027
to Tuesday 13 July 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
From Thursday 15 July 2027
to Tuesday 31 August 2027
Monday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Sunday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
From Wednesday 01 September 2027
to Sunday 31 October 2027
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h
From Tuesday 02 November 2027
to Friday 24 December 2027
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h

Closed at 4 pm on 24 and 31 December

From Sunday 26 December 2027
to Friday 31 December 2027
Tuesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Wednesday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Thursday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Friday Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
Saturday Open from 11h to 18h
Sunday Open from 11h to 18h

Closed at 4 pm on 24 and 31 December

Prices

Base rate - full rate adult : 5 € Reduced rate : 4 € Base rate - full rate adult : 7 € Reduced rate : 5 € Gratuities : € Gratuities : €
Price Min. Max.
Base rate - full rate adultMuseum admission (outside temporary exhibition periods) 5€
Reduced rateMuseum admission (outside temporary exhibition periods) 4€
Base rate - full rate adultMusée + exposition "Le château des photographes" 7€
Reduced rateMusée + exposition "Le château des photographes" 5€
GratuitiesGratuit pour tous et toutes le 1er we du mois
GratuitiesEvery day for under-26s
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Means of payment

  • Carte bleue
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Eurocard - Mastercard
  • Visa

Proposed services

Equipments

  • Picnic area
  • Bar, cafeteria, tea room
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor games
  • Indoor games
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing area
  • Auditorium
  • Childrens' toilet

Services

  • Shop
  • Play area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Free WIFI