The museum houses one of only a handful of remaining Waco CG-4A gliders in the world.
The C-47 aircraft displayed in the museum participated in the actual Normandy invasion drops.
The museum grounds encompass the exact area where the town's liberation began during the early hours of June 6, 1944.
It is the only museum in France entirely dedicated to the American paratroopers of D-Day.
The 'Operation Neptune' building provides a sensory-rich walkthrough designed to simulate the crossing of the English Channel by night.
The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église is dedicated to the paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who spearheaded the D-Day landings. The museum is located exactly where paratroopers dropped during the night of June 5-6, 1944. Its architecture includes the Waco building, designed to resemble a giant parachute. The site features an authentic C-47 Skytrain transport plane and a rare Waco CG-4A glider. Exhibits utilize immersive displays to replicate the experience of airborne operations over Normandy. The museum sits directly opposite the town church, famous for the paratrooper John Steele who famously caught his chute on its steeple.
Standing in front of the C-47 Skytrain with the museum's signature parachute-shaped roof in the background.
Download the museum's digital tablet guide for enhanced historical context as you navigate the exhibits.
Visit the church across the street immediately after the museum to see the stained glass window commemorating the paratroopers.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum spans multiple distinct buildings connected by outdoor pathways.
Do not rush through the Operation Neptune building, as it is designed as a sequential, immersive experience.
Open daily throughout the year, but may have limited operations during the winter months.
