How do you get an army across the English Channel and into France when your enemy is well armed, well trained and expecting you? Find out how at the D-Day Story, Portsmouth Told through the …
How do you get an army across the English Channel and into France when your enemy is well armed, well trained and expecting you? Find out how at the D-Day Story, Portsmouth Told through the personal accounts of people who were there and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations alongside iconic objects from the museum’s collection; this is the story of D-Day.
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May 2, 2025
The museum starts with a look around an authentic Landing Craft Tank, which was totally amazing to stand in the same space as WW2 soldiers. Then into the museum proper. Took us about 2 hours to go …Full review by louiselO5501HT
Apr 14, 2025
An intriguing. interesting an educational place to visit. Lots of exhibits in the main museum In addition looking around the landing craft was a wonderful experience Staff were on hand to answer qu…Full review by Halycondays57
Apr 9, 2025
Lots of different aspects to this museum, which came together to give a comprehensive story, not only to D-Day, but the broader story of WW2. There is a fascinating rare LCT ship that ferried troops…Full review by Carol M
A funny question - are there many wax work dummies in the exhibition? My son has a real dislike of them so forewarned is forearmed!!
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I cannot remember any as I was so taken by the holograms and the display cases with the D Day artefacts. I think there were a few such as a nurse, it would be a rare museum without …
I cannot remember any as I was so taken by the holograms and the display cases with the D Day artefacts. I think there were a few such as a nurse, it would be a rare museum without some wax figures.
We won't have a lot of time to visit the museum but definitely don't want to miss it. How much time is recommended to visit? Is it something we can get done it 2 hours or less? Thanks in advance!
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There is a lot to see yes but so long as you do not try to read all the info on the exhibits you should be ok with 2 hrs
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