Once upon a time,
the planning of the greatest seaborne invasion ever took place. Four years in the preparation, Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II and the eventual liberation of Europe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Enquiries

For admission charges and opening times, please see our Visitor Information page.

Postal address:
City Museum and Records Office
Museum Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2LJ

Telephone: (023) 9282 7261
Fax: (023) 9287 5276
Minicom: (023) 9287 6550

General enquiries about visiting, including group and school visits; hiring the site; plus commercial enquiries and publicity - mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

Education Enquiries - education@portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

For other enquiries about this museum, including historical research, and events - info@ddaymuseum.co.uk

 

Portsmouth Museums and Records Society logoClick here to find out more about Portsmouth Museums & Records Society, our 'Friends' organisation which supports the work of our museums.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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