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D-DAY MUSEUM Sainte Marie du Mont

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GROUP AND SCHOOL VISITS EXTERIOR GUIDED TOURS AN EXCEPTIONAL was the site of the first landings by the Allies in the early hours of June SITE 6, 1944. The beach was chosen with the objective of establishing a on AN UNFORGETTABLE the that would be able to take Cherbourg and its deep-water port. Accompanied by our professional guides, relive the events that turned the tide EXPERIENCE... A HISTORIC of war at Utah Beach and experience the emotion of walking in the footsteps of ’s liberators. LANDMARK YOUR RENDEZ-VOUS WITH HISTORY Accompanied by a professional guide, relive the history of D-Day

Free parking 1 free entry for 20 paid adult admissions TREASURE HUNT GIFT SHOP 1 free entry for 10 paid student admissions Join Milton the Medic in the Located in the Museum lobby, our Free admission for bus driver and tour leader footsteps of our liberators! This specialty gift shop offers a wide educational experience is a unique selection of books and DVDs on Dedicated spaces to accommodate groups way to learn more about the World War II, souvenirs, clothing, (auditorium, conference room, privatization of the B26 hangar extraordinary events that changed as well as a variety of regional for receptions ...) the course of history. products. LANDING CRAFT B26 FILM FLIGHT An original “Higgins Boat” of the Housed in a custom-built exhibit hall “Victory in the Sand” presents a type used to land more than 23,000 inspired by WWII aircraft hangars, dramatic overview of the bold Allied SIMULATORS Allied soldiers on D-Day. discover an authentic B26 bomber strategy and the operation’s historic Visitors young and old can practice “Marauder,” one of only six surviving success. Winner of the 2013 piloting a B26 bomber over examples of this aircraft in the CINE Special Jury Award for Best at the controls of the flight simulators. world. Museum Documentary. RELIVE D-DAY THE STORY OF THE MUSEUM JUNE 6, 1944 After a night at sea, a first wave of the 4th Infantry lands on Utah Beach at 6:30 a.m. The soldiers work their way through the German defenses under artillery fire. Fortunately, the actions of Air and Naval Forces have greatly weakened JUNE 6, 2011 the enemy defenses, enabling the GIs to David and Gene Dewhurst visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum on a family trip. In cross 700 meters of open sand to reach an exhibit, they recognize a photo of their the protection of the anti-tank wall at the father, Major David Dewhurst, posing at We visited with our seven-year old children. I encourage everyone to edge of the beach in just half an hour. the foot of his B-26 Marauder with his visit the Utah Beach D-Day In the confusion of the first hours of All of us were completely crew and learn that he was a decorated Museum and Normandy. It landing, the Allies have come ashore two captivated by the museum. will change you. squadron commander, who courageously The staff at Utah Beach is to be commended for making kilometers south of the planned landing led the final bombing run on the German this museum The collections are very well presented and the You will never point. Brigadier General Theodore explanations are thorough. 1962 stronghold WN5, moments before the a world-class museum that everyone forget the Roosevelt, Jr. makes the critical decision Elected mayor of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont Allied landing at Utah Beach. August 2014, TripAdvisor to nonetheless engage his men on the in 1949, Michel de Vallavieille is deeply Inspired by their visit, the brothers decide should see one day. sacrifices made so inland advance. committed to remembering D-Day and to spearhead the major renovation and JUNE 6, 2014 He sends the order: commemorating the Allies who came to expansion project that had been under Jack PORT, we can be free. The Utah Beach D-Day Museum is liberate Europe. review for several years. They go on to D-Day veteran, 4th Infantry Division The museum is well designed, We’re going to start recognized internationally as being one of Texas Lt. Governor finance over a third of this ambitious the premier sites for the remembrance and moving, and respectful. David Dewhurst the war from here. In 1962, he decides to create the Utah project. The Museum reopens with 23,000 The museum brings history to life. All Europeans should commemoration of the Battle of Normandy. By nightfall of June 6, 1944, 23,000 men Beach D-Day Museum as a living square feet of gallery space showcasing be able to learn about this history in this manner. No The Utah Beach Museum is stunning. will have landed on Utah Beach. expression of the town’s appreciation and the extraordinary success of one of the one can remain impassive, and the message lingers. gratitude for the Allies’ sacrifices. most complex military operations of the It has become the most The starting point for a deeper understanding of the WWII. comprehensive location in Normandy importance of these events? to experience D-Day. September 2014, TripAdvisor Tim GRAY, Chairman, World War II Foundation OUR Learn about the extraordinary story EXHIBITS of D-Day through our exhibits! THE AIR FORCES The Allied air forces are called upon to provide air support for both the naval forces and the landing forces. Waves of B26 bombers pound the enemy lines. Major David Dewhurst is squadron commander of one of these legendary planes; an original B26 is on display in the Museum’s hangar. THE LAND FORCES THE GERMAN DEFENSES 23,000 men land on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944. This gallery is located in one of the command bunkers of WN5, the German JUNE 6, 1944 Brigadier General Roosevelt, cousin of President defensive position at Utah Beach. On this spot, Lieutenant Arthur Jahnke and his D-Day at Utah Beach: at 11:00 P.M. on June 5, the Franklin Roosevelt, lands with the first assault wave men prepare for a possible Allied invasion. This exhibit features German artifacts. first Allied bombs begin to fall near Saint Martin de at 6:30 A.M. He is 57 years old. He comes ashore Varreville. At 12:15 A.M., paratroopers begin dropping on an LCVP landing barge of the same type as the behind enemy lines. is underway. On NAVAL FORCES one displayed in the Museum. the second floor of the Museum, the visitor discovers The 865 ships that make up Force “U” are deployed off the Normandy coast, spectacular panoramic views of Utah Beach in a gallery preparing to attack German defenses on Utah Beach and to protect the Allied featuring numerous oral histories that bring to life all the invasion force. On display is an original armored amphibious LVT2. complexities of Operation Overlord. THE ARTIFICIAL PORT During the months that follow D-Day, the American forces develop an artificial harbor at Utah Beach in order to supply the Allied offensive until Cherbourg and its deep- water port can be liberated. From June to November 1944, 40% of the American troops who arrive in Normandy will land at Utah Beach.

Make the most of your visit, A dedicated interpretive program GROUP plan your trip ahead! SCHOOL VISITS GROUPS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + picnic + land sailing at Utah Avel Mor

THE MARAIS AT THE CENTER OF THE BATTLE Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + picnic + visit the Maison du Parc Nature Reserve in Saint Côme du Mont

STEP BACK IN TIME Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + picnic Lunch room reserved for school groups + visit the Cotentin Farming Museum Educational activities (treasure hunt on Utah Beach, educational tools adapted to suit your in Sainte Mère Eglise group’s age…) run by one of our guides Guided tours for school groups Guided tours of battlefield EXTEND Educational booklets available for download on our website Free parking YOUR VISIT Priority access ■ OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TO UTAH Conferences: 60-seat auditorium with A/V equipement and sound system Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + lunch at the “Roosevelt” + land sailing ■ THE MARAIS AT THE CENTER OF THE BATTLE BEACH ORGANIZE Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + lunch at “Les Ponts d’Ouve” in Saint Côme du Mont + visit the Maison du Parc Nature Reserve SEMINARS, ■ UTAH BEACH AND D-DAY EXPERIENCE Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + lunch at “Les Ponts d’Ouve” in Saint Come du Mont EVENTS, + visit the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center MUSEUM ■ UTAH BEACH AND OPERATION NEPTUNE Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + lunch at the “Pause Gourmande” in Sainte Mère Eglise + visit the Airborne Museum PRIVATIZATION... ■ UTAH BEACH AND THE AMERICAN SECTOR Cost estimate on request. Visit the Utah Beach D-Day Museum + lunch in Grandcamp Maisy + visit the Ranger Monument and the Normandy American Cemetery at + visit the Overlord Museum PREPARE CONTACTS YOUR VISIT

UTAH BEACH D-DAY MUSEUM 50480 SAINTE MARIE DU MONT TÉL. +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35 HOURS ADMISSION FEES TRAVEL TIME WE ACCEPT www.utah-beach.com Adult groups...... 6€ from Utah Beach to: November to May: 10 AM - 6 PM CREDIT CARDS VIP Tour...... 50€ June to October: 9:30 AM - 7 PM Omaha Beach...... 35 min CASH € For December schedule, please Guided battlefield tour...... 10 Pointe du Hoc...... 30 min VOUCHERS HOW TO BOOK: € contact us School groups...... 3,50 Caen...... 1:00 By phone: +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35 Paris...... 3:30 Last entrances one hour before Guided battlefield tour By e-mail: [email protected] Cherbourg...... 40 min closing time for school groups...... 7,50€ Treasure Hunt + Museum entry...... 6€ Educational activities OUR PARTNERS + Guided tour of the Museum...... 6€ • The Roosevelt Restaurant - +33 (0)2 33 71 53 47 • Les Ponts d’Ouve Restaurant - +33 (0)2 33 42 12 73 • La Pause Gourmande Restaurant - +33 (0)2 33 93 36 50 • Utah Avel Mor Land Sail - +33 (0)6 23 88 14 15 • Parc Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin Designated overnight parking area for RVs Picnic area available. +33 (0)2 33 71 65 30 (contact Utah Beach Campground for more information). • Airborne Museum - +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35 • Centre Historique des Parachutistes du Jour J +33 (0)2 33 42 00 42 • La Cité de la Mer - +33 (0)2 33 20 26 69 CONCEPTION GRAPHIQUE : Trois Petits Points Communication - 14790 Verson IMPRESSION : PRN - Caen/Carpiquet THEIR SACRIFICE OUR FREEDOM

50480 SAINTE MARIE DU MONT . +33(0)2 33 71 53 35 . www.utah-beach.com