The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.
The museum contains many exhibits not previously displayed to the public, in galleries that feature the words and perspectives of those involved - from both a military and a civilian viewpoint. There are also spaces for learning, events and interactive displays.
The museum's unique and dramatic film show uses archive film to bring back memories of the wartime years. There are also extensive displays featuring maps; uniforms and other memorabilia; several vehicles and even a real LCVP landing craft.
In 2021, the last survivng Landing Craft Tank from D-Day - LCT 7074 became part of the D-Day Story, taking pride of place under a purpose built canopy next to the museum. Included as part of the museum ticket, visitors can now explore this fully restored craft and marvel at the sheer size of these vessel, visit the officers quarters and command bridge. Restored by National Museum of the Royal Navy (with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund), this is a great addition to Southsea seafront.
At the centre of the museum sits the Overlord Embroidery, which was commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part in Operation Overlord. The embroidery is 272 feet (83 metres) in length, and is the largest work of its kind in the world.
The D-Day Story is full of personal stories of courage and determination, comradeship and sacrifice, secrecy and deception, innovation and tactics. It is a story in which ordinary people worked together to achieve an extraordinary outcome, exemplifying ‘the epic made personal; the personal made epic’.
Portsmouth Visitor Information Service is located in the museum. The museum’s shop sells a range of items relating to the Second World War.
Please note - museum staff reserve the right to search bags and all visitors must agree to this as a condition of entry to the museum.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.95 per ticket |
| Child (5-17) and student | £8.00 per ticket |
| Family (up to 2 adults and up to 3 children) | £39.75 per ticket |
| Senior (aged 60+) | £12.70 per ticket |
| Students and children (aged 5-17) | £7.20 per ticket |
| Under 5s | Free |
Concessions
Disabled adult visitor (personal assistant/carer receives a free ticket): £12.70
Disabled senior visitor (personal assistant/carer receives a free ticket): £10.20
Disabled child visitor (personal assistant/carer receives a free ticket): £6.40
Portsmouth Leisure Card 40% discount on full price
Veterans of the Second World War: Free
Serving members of the Armed Forces: £12.70
M27 or A3(M) to M275 to Esplanade.
If you require any information for your visit, please contact the museum directly.
Nearest stations are Portsmouth & Southsea or Portsmouth Harbour.
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2019/20 - Bronze 2019
The Beautiful South - Awards for Excellence 2020 - 2021 Silver 2021| Winter opening (1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Summer opening (30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sept 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:30 |
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