High schools - Overlord Museum - Normandy 44

Located in the heart of the historic site of Omaha Beach and only a few hundred meters from Colleville-sur-mer American Cemetery, the museum and its collection aim to transmit the duty of remembrance to adults as well as to younger generations. Welcoming school groups is therefore an integral part of our mission.
Through a tour retracing the origins of the 1944 Landings until the Liberation of Paris, students will discover scenes on a scale of 1:1, accompanied by sound and light effects, to allow a better understanding of the period.

Self-guided tour

Duration : Variable. We recommend a minimum of 1 hour on site.

Levels : All levels.

Possibility to buy our pedagogical booklet: 1 euro/booklet.

Pupils’ Fees

Type	Price	Details
Price per pupil	4.50 €	one accompanying person free every 10 students

Guided Tour and Workshop

For groups who would like a more complete experience, the Museum offers an educational package containing a guided tour including a series of 4 workshops.
The guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes, covers the main stages of Operation Overlord through 6 stops dealing with the following themes :

The preparation of the Landings
June 6, 1944 Landings
The Battle of Normandy
Life on the battlefield (supplies, medical care…)
Veterans’ testimonies
The Liberation of Paris and peace building

For the workshop part, students will have 45 minutes to solve an investigation using various clues provided and their personal knowledge. In a scenario based on a real mission from Operation Overlord, high school and middle school students will be invited to take the place of soldiers from the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division.

On the morning of July 9, after several hours of combat, they finally penetrate the Abbey of Ardenne but find it deserted by the German headquarters. It’s up to them to find the new position of the latter.

This fun group workshop will allow them to work on subjects such as history and English, but it also represents a way to promote teamwork and communication.

High school fees

Type	Price	Details
Price per pupil	6.50 €	One accompanying person free every 10 pupils.

Conditions :
In order to ensure a comfortable visit for all, groups may not exceed 50 students. We recommend that you plan 2 hours on site, for the visit and the workshops.
An accompanying person in addition to the teacher is necessary for the smooth running of the various activities.
Reservations are mandatory and can only be made on our website. You will find all our availabilities on the reservation calendar. (below)