On the seafront at Southsea, the D-Day Museum tells the story of the 6 June 1944 Allied landings in Normandy – one of the most significant military operations of the Second World War. The museum’s address is Southsea, Portsmouth, with the postcode PO5 3NT, and its website can be found at theddaystory.com.
What to Expect Inside
The collection covers the planning, preparation and execution of Operation Overlord, the codename for the Normandy invasion. Among the most striking exhibits is the Overlord Embroidery, a 272-foot-long embroidered work depicting the D-Day story, often compared in scale to the Bayeux Tapestry. Displays include personal accounts, vehicles, weapons and equipment from the period, giving visitors a ground-level view of what the operation involved for both military personnel and civilians.
Getting There
Southsea lies along Portsmouth’s southern seafront, easily reached by bus from Portsmouth city centre or by walking south from Portsmouth & Southsea railway station. The museum is close to Southsea Castle and the seafront promenade, making it convenient to visit alongside other nearby attractions in the area.