Utah Beach Museum
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
A museum built on the dunes of the westernmost landing beach, with a B-26 bomber inside. The long, empty beach outside is good for a quiet walk afterwards.
The Musée du Débarquement de Utah Beach stands in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont on the spot where the first American troops came ashore on 6 June 1944. It was built on the remains of a German strongpoint (W5). The exhibition tells the story of the landings in ten chronological sections, from the preparations to the outcome, with vehicles, objects and eyewitness accounts; a film shows the experience of the US soldiers.
The highlight is a B-26 Marauder bomber in a hall of its own. The museum welcomes visitors in French and English. Allow about two hours. It is open daily but closes every year from mid-November to mid-December; opening times change with the season, so check them in advance (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.4157, -1.1760
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping la baie des VeysCampsite6 km from Utah Beach MuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping communal de Sainte-Mère-ÉgliseCampsite10 km from Utah Beach MuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire de camping-cars communale d'Isigny-sur-MerMotorhome stopover12 km from Utah Beach MuseumMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Aire camping-car Carentan - Le PortMotorhome stopover13 km from Utah Beach Museum · 14 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire PicauvilleMotorhome stopover18 km from Utah Beach Museum · 10 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Omaha BeachCampsite20 km from Utah Beach MuseumTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Utah Beach Museum?
Utah Beach Museum is in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France, at GPS 49.4157, -1.1760. It is about 10 km from Sainte-Mère-Église.
Can you camp near Utah Beach Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-car, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Utah Beach Museum?
Utah Beach Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Normandy’s D-Day beaches.
What is there to see near Utah Beach Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pointe du Hoc (14 km), Normandy American Cemetery (24 km), Arromanches Mulberry harbour (41 km) and Pegasus Bridge (68 km).
When is the best time to visit Utah Beach Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)