Book D‑Day tickets & uncover the extraordinary history behind the Normandy landings
Step inside the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the events of D‑Day and experience the powerful personal stories, military innovation and remarkable bravery behind one of World War II’s most pivotal moments.
- Discover the human stories behind D‑Day through immersive audio‑visual displays
- See rare military vehicles and iconic objects used in the Normandy landings
- Explore the last surviving D‑Day Landing Craft Tank (LCT 7074)
- Experience interactive exhibits perfect for curious minds of all ages
- Witness the breathtaking Overlord Embroidery, a modern tapestry of heroism
- Enjoy an inspiring and educational day out in Portsmouth
Explore remarkable exhibits, authentic wartime artefacts & unforgettable personal accounts all under one roof
- Dates: Open daily, year-round
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
- Duration: Approx. 1.5–3 hours depending on your pace
- Location: The D‑Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth
- Tickets include: Access to the museum galleries, Landing Craft Tank LCT 7074, interactive displays, the Overlord Embroidery & audio‑visual presentations
Through immersive storytelling, real wartime objects & powerful personal testimonies, discover the pivotal operation that changed the course of history
Your visit begins with the awe‑inspiring LCT 7074 - the last surviving Landing Craft Tank from D‑Day. Step aboard to see the Sherman and Churchill tanks positioned on the tank deck, and learn how these vessels carried men, equipment and hope across the English Channel.
Inside the museum, uncover ‘The Plan’ - the strategy, secrecy and daring decisions behind when and where the invasion would take place. Explore how truth, deception and intelligence shaped one of the most ambitious military operations ever attempted.
- Walk through the story of D‑Day, from planning to landing
- Step aboard LCT 7074 - the only surviving craft of its kind
- See authentic tanks used during the landings
- Explore interactive exhibits ideal for families & history lovers
- Experience the moving Overlord Embroidery, 34 panels honouring the bravery of all who served
- Hear first‑hand accounts from veterans through original film interviews
- Discover the meticulous planning that made Operation Overlord possible
- Learn how fact - sometimes stranger than fiction - shaped the outcome of WWII
- Enjoy an engaging, educational experience perfect for a rainy day
Book your D‑Day Story tickets today & uncover the bravery, strategy and sacrifice behind the largest seaborne invasion in history. Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.