Overlord Museum
A privately run military museum beside Omaha Beach that uses original tanks, artillery and recreated scenes to show the story from the landings through the Battle of Normandy.
The Overlord Museum sits near the entrance to the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Built around the collection of collector Michel Leloup, it displays Sherman and Panther tanks, artillery, vehicles and a large number of original objects. Recreated scenes trace the story in chronological order, from the landings to the Battle of the Falaise Pocket. The scenes are detailed, making the museum well suited to military history enthusiasts. Admission is about 10 euros, and it can be visited in the same session as Omaha Beach and the American cemetery.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:30 (shorter in winter; may close in January)
Nearby sights
- Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery
- Port-en-Bessin
- Pointe du Hoc
- Longues-sur-Mer Battery
- Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy & Bayeux War Cemetery
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard (MAHB)
- Bayeux Cathedral
- La Cambe German War Cemetery