Inauguration of the exhibition "Sergeant Taylor, the cameraman of Omaha Beach"
Type :
Inauguration and preview
Date:
Friday June 5 2026
Hour :
18:30
Where:
Normandy Victory Museum
Price:
Free
Booking:
required for the preview only
On June 5, 2026, the Normandy Victory Museum is inaugurating its new exhibition dedicated to Sergeant Taylor, the only cameraman to have filmed the landing on Omaha Beach. The public will be able to preview the exhibition and meet the people who contributed to its creation, including Jennifer Taylor, daughter of the war correspondent.
An exceptional evening centered around Sergeant Taylor
The evening will begin with a short historical introduction devoted to the role of war correspondents during the Second World War.
Meeting with the project stakeholders
Visitors will then have the opportunity to meet Jennifer Taylor, daughter of Sergeant Taylor, who entrusted her father's personal archives to the museum. They will also be able to speak with Florent Plana, project partner and liaison with the Taylor family, as well as with filmmaker Joey Van Meesen, author of the documentary featured in the exhibition.
Get a sneak peek at the exhibition
Before its official opening to the public, the Sergeant Taylor exhibition will be accessible during two exceptional sessions by reservation. A unique opportunity to discover a preview of the images, archives, and personal belongings gathered around the only cameraman to have filmed the landing on Omaha Beach.
Exchanges between the public and the speakers
Jennifer Taylor, Florent Plana and Joey Van Meesen will be available to the public for a Q&A session.
Program of the evening
- 18:30 - Historical introduction and presentation of the project by its stakeholders
- 19:30 and 19:45 AM - Preview of the exhibition (reservation required)
- From 19 hours - Discussions with the participants
- 19:30am to 21:00pm · Swing Melodies Orchestra Concert
Reserve your place for the exhibition preview
The public conference, speaker presentations and discussions with the public are accessible free of charge and without reservation.
However, the Sergeant Taylor exhibition will officially open to the public on 6th June 2026. As an exception, the Normandy Victory Museum offer to only 50 visitors the possibility of discovering it for free from the day before, during two preview sessions.
Booking is mandatory to participate in this exceptional tour. As places are strictly limited, only those who register first will be able to enjoy this discovery before the official opening of the exhibition.
→ Book your place now to be among the first 50 visitors to the Sergeant Taylor exhibition.
Online booking not available on the same day, please go directly to the museum reception.