Presentation of Normandy Victory Museum

A museum dedicated to the Battle of the Hedgerows

In Normandy, numerous museums are dedicated to the Second World War and the D-Day landings. Normandy Victory Museum is distinguished by the attention it pays to the Battle of the Hedgerows, a major episode in the fighting of the summer of 1944, which has been relatively little studied on a museum scale.

By focusing on this decisive phase following June 6, 1944, the museum highlights the conditions of the Allied troops' advance in the Norman bocage, as well as the realities on the ground that soldiers and civilians faced.

A large and authentic collection

Le Normandy Victory Museum presents a collection of more than 15 000 Original objects, collected over the years. Uniforms, military equipment, everyday objects, documents and photographs make up a coherent collection, representative of the period.

This collection is complemented by around twenty military and civilian vehicles, integrated into the visitor route. Together, they contribute to providing concrete documentation of living conditions and operations carried out during the summer of 1944.

An immersive scenography serving a chronological journey

The visitor experience is based on around thirty life-size scenes, constructed from real situations and archival documents. Reconstructions, soundscapes, and lighting effects all contribute to creating an immersive atmosphere, closely reflecting the realities experienced during the summer of 1944.

Particular attention has been paid to the creation of the sets, including a reconstructed period street at the museum entrance, as well as several features inspired by the Normandy bocage landscape and military fortifications. Vehicles, signage, facades, props, and atmosphere have all been crafted with meticulous attention to detail to immerse visitors in the daily lives of civilians and soldiers of the era.

The route is organized chronologically, allowing visitors to explore the major stages of the Second World War in Normandy:

• 1940 — The Occupation
• June 1944 — the D-Day Landings
• Summer 1944 — the Battle of the Hedgerows
• Liberation and Reconstruction

Beyond the fighting: the human dimension of the conflict

Le Normandy Victory Museum gives special attention to the human dimension of the conflict, addressing realities that are sometimes less emphasized in traditional narratives.

Through various scenes and elements of the tour, the museum evokes in particular the daily lives of civilians, the fate of prisoners of war, the commitment of soldiers from African-American battalions, and the role of women during the Second World War.

This approach broadens the understanding of events by highlighting the diversity of backgrounds and experiences, beyond purely military aspects.