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Utah Beach Museum – Utah Beach - panoramio (2)📷 Itto Ogami, CC BY 3.0

Utah Beach Museum

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France

History

A museum built on the dunes of the westernmost landing beach, with a B-26 bomber inside. The long, empty beach outside is good for a quiet walk afterwards.

Nearest town
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.4157, -1.1760

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping la baie des VeysCampsite
    6 km from Utah Beach Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping communal de Sainte-Mère-ÉgliseCampsite
    10 km from Utah Beach Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars communale d'Isigny-sur-MerMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Utah Beach Museum
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire camping-car Carentan - Le PortMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Utah Beach Museum · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Aire PicauvilleMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Utah Beach Museum · 10 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Omaha BeachCampsite
    20 km from Utah Beach Museum
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Utah Beach Museum?

Utah Beach Museum is in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France, at GPS 49.4157, -1.1760. It is about 10 km from Sainte-Mère-Église.

Can you camp near Utah Beach Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-car, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Utah Beach Museum?

Utah Beach Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Normandy’s D-Day beaches.

What is there to see near Utah Beach Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pointe du Hoc (14 km), Normandy American Cemetery (24 km), Arromanches Mulberry harbour (41 km) and Pegasus Bridge (68 km).

When is the best time to visit Utah Beach Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)