Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Wheelchair accessible
Add a little extra in the checkout to make the most of your visit
Pick up an audio guide app for your phone and enhance your visit. Available in six languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, English (UK), English (US).
The show will delve into social, political, and cultural protest movements in France from 1960 to 1975. Années Pop, Années Choc, 1960-1975 will present the figurative paintings of artists like Eduardo Arroyo, Erró, Gérard Fromanger, Eulàlia Grau, Ivan Messac et Bernard Rancillac, who brought a critical reflection on their time, from the Vietnam war in the aftermath of May 68.
Journey through European history, deep into the tribulations of WWII. The interactive exhibit rooms of the Mémorial de Caen confront visitors with the shocking statistics and stories of wartime Europe.
The museum combines reels of archival information with artifacts from the 1940s – including the instruments of war, and the small luxuries of civilian life – to guide you through history. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War, and what followed the fall of Nazi Germany.
Combine Caen Memorial Museum with other Caen favorites. Some things are better together.