It gave you the feeling of being there during the war with all the memorabilia and life like depictions. Filled with treasures. So much to see and read.
We to Sainte-Mere-Eglise as part of our holiday visit to Normandy and mainly wanted to visit the church and found the museum by accident and were very glad we did.My wife is in a wheel chair and access to the museum is very easy and disable people also get a reduced entrance fee. The museum is made up of 3 parts showing various aspects of the D Day invasion and how it affected the town, with a C-47 and D47 and many other items. I think the main thing that I learnt was that the US used different coloured parachutes for different drops such as for ammunition, arms, food, medical etc.As an area to visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise must come very much close to the top of the list.
Superb museum, excellent layout.I would have to give 10 out of 10.Gives a superb overview of what took place on D-Day.A must for a visit.
There are many WWII museums throughout Normandy. This is clearly one of the best. While the focus is on the role of airborne troops it tells a complete story of the invasion and breakout from Normandy. Just across the street from the church don't pass this one by.
Town retains church where GI hung from church steeple during assultMuseum shows full size gear, jeeps, glider, equip.Must see for any Airborne veteran (101, 82 etc).Very Pro American.Makes living history from sequence in The Longest Day movie.
We have been there twice, both times with a tour guide and learned something different both times. There is a lot of history about WWII in this little town...the people are very friendly as well!
This museum is dedicated to the men from the 82nd Airborne who jumped on Saint-Mere-Eglise on D-Day. The museum showcases a HORSA glider, a C47 transport plane, and a real nice simulation of the inside of a C47 before troops made their jump. There are also a few displays of the gear that was worn by the airborne troops. I would make a return visit to this museum.
It was a great experience, with a lot of things to see and a very unique way to show you some things. Even if our party din't know much about military we enjoyed it. We were there like 1 hour taking our time to see everything. Its a most stop on your Normandy tour. Definitely worth the money.
This is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The museum is well done with excellent exhibits. My advice is to see the Neptune portion of the museum first.
Very interesting and insightful information about our country's past war and the bravery of our men who gave so much for our freedom.