Travel back in time to one of the most significant dates in history on a visit to The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Explore the exhibition at your own pace and marvel at over 10,000 items that depict the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

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Highlights

Visit the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944
Marvel at over 10,000 fascinating items, artifacts, and personal possessions
Hear the stories of the men, women, and children who experienced D-Day firsthand
See the Overlord Embroidery, commissioned to remember those who took part in D-Day

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Enjoy a visit to Portsmouth’s fascinating D-Day Story and learn about this pivotal event that changed the course of World War Two. The D-Day Story is told in four parts, The Landing Craft Tank 7074, Preparation, D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and the Overlord Embroidery. Discover the story of this fateful day through a series of exhibitions, workshops, and other activities, as well as over 10,000 fascinating items and artifacts. The D-Day Story is told through the personal accounts and possessions of the people who were there, and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations. By the end of your visit, you’ll have a better understanding of D-Day, and a renewed sense of respect for those who were part of it.

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The D-Day Story entry ticket

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NT.

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4.8 /5

based on 60 reviews

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The whole experience was excellent and very carefully managed to adhere to the government guidelines. Staff were available at all times and were polite and helpful. We did not realise that we would be so absorbed in the content and were surprised that we had remained for three hours! The whole experience was very clean and well presented

June 23, 2021

Good value for the money paid for the entrance fee, there is a reasonable amount to see, should get better once the landing craft is able to be viewed, the only gripe is now everything has to be so clean the trays in the cafe need a damn good washing, unfortunately the material they seem to be made from may not allow this? Either way, wash or change them!!

September 2, 2020

A must do when in Portsmouth. Even if you are remotely interested in history, art and culture this place is worth your visit.

April 25, 2022

Portsmouth: The D-Day Story Entry Ticket

Portsmouth: The D-Day Story Entry Ticket

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