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 Wednesday 01 April 2026 to Wednesday 30 September 2026 | |
| 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 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 |
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate - full rate adult | 20,80€ | |
| Reduced rate | 18,50€ | |
| Student rate | 6€ | |
| GratuitiesGratuit pour les moins de 10 ans. |
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






















