The D-Day Story

We spent a good 3 hours walking around, absorbing as much information as possible. a very interactive museum and a very important reminder of what happened in june 1944.

This was very close to where i stayed so made a point to visit at the start of the day. coming from a military family background i'm glad i did. i made use of the audio guide once i came back into the main building after viewing the memorial wall and the lct 7074 (an eye-opening experience in itself). plenty to learn and see and the appliquéd displayed a bayeux tapestry-inspired piece that was fascinating to see. they even have little tracing stations for the kids(and grownups) to trace scenes from the display. finally, they had a good gift shop, cafe and toilet facilities. hope to return with my parents soon.

This is an amazing museum, with a landing craft used during the iiww. there is an interactive and audio tour which allows you to move at your own pace and take in the information. there is an enthusiastic group of staff and volunteers at hand to explore and explain what you are seeing.

This museum contains a variety of personal items as well as vehicles that were used in the liberation of europe from germany in 1944. along with audio and visual aids there is also overlord embroidery which is quite impressive and a great way of remembering d-day and the battle of normandy. it’s worth taking your time going through all the sections in this museum as it may be small but it has a lot to offer. it provides an insight into the bravery of the men and women who fought hard and gave their lives to make our world a safer place.

We visit d-day museum in portsmouth on 10th october 2023, the museum is really good, plus free guided help. there is an entrance fee but well worth it. the staff were friendly and professional. the museum was set out well too. easy to navigate through. great place to appreciate our history and what our few did for so many.