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Airborne Museum Ticket Admission

40 Reviews 4.70 out of 5 stars Based on 40 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Mont-St-Michel, France
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Overview

Located in the centre of Sainte-Mere-Eglise and only a few kilometers from Utah Beach and the landing beaches, the Airborn Museum facing the bell tower on which paratrooper John Steele was suspended on the D-Day.

Since May 2024 and the unveiling of the 5th building, the Airborne Museum is now one of the biggest D-Day museum of Normandy and of Europe.

Through spectacular museography, the Airborne Museum will make you live the D-Day alongside the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne. Discover an exceptional collection of historical artifacts, an authentic glider and a C-47 aircraft that participated in the D-Day operations.

What's Included

  • Histopad with Augmented Reality
  • Entry ticket to the Airborne Museum
  • Line-cut entry
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14 Rue Eisenhower
50480 Sainte-Mère-Église, France

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Airborne Museum

In the building "Operation Neptune", prepare to live the parachuting of June 6, 1944! Embark at night in a real C-47 plane in England, then land on the square of Sainte-Mère-Église in the middle of the fighting and take part in the battles that followed. A 20-minute film emotionally recounts life under German occupation and the liberation of Sainte-Mère-Église and the Cotentin region.New this year, go back in time with a Histopad! Thanks to Augmented Reality, interactivity, and hyper-realistic graphics of the Histopad tablet, you'll be transported to the heart of Normandy in 1944 and experience the highlights of D-Day. Immersion guaranteed! Witness the German occupation, see gliders landing, handle weapons and equipment to understand how they work, and discover the destinies that shaped History... all this is now possible thanks to the Histopad’s advanced technology! It is strongly recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before the museum’s closing time to fully enjoy the visit.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Airborne Museum Ticket Admission?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-137636P23

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Histopad with Augmented Reality
  • Entry ticket to the Airborne Museum
  • Line-cut entry

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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