About The D-Day Story
About us
The D-Day Story tells the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. It holds over 10,000 items – preserving, researching and acquiring objects to share with the public through exhibitions, workshops and other activities. The museum is fully accredited, meeting nationally agreed standards for UK museums.
The D-Day Story is one of six museums run by Portsmouth Museums, part of Portsmouth City Council. Responsibility for the museums service falls under the remit of the council’s cabinet member for Culture, Leisure and Sport.
The aims of Portsmouth Museums are to: reflect the diversity of the city’s culture and communities in our visitors and offer; provide inspirational opportunities for people to enjoy and learn from the collections; and to showcase the national and international heritage of the city.
The D-Day Story is supported by the Portsmouth D-Day Museum Trust, registered charity No 1156976.
The D-Day Story tells the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. It holds over 10,000 items – preserving, researching and acquiring objects to share with the public through exhibitions, workshops and other activities. The museum is fully accredited, meeting nationally agreed standards for UK museums.
The D-Day Story is one of six museums run by Portsmouth Museums, part of Portsmouth City Council. Responsibility for the museums service falls under the remit of the council’s cabinet member for Culture, Leisure and Sport.
The aims of Portsmouth Museums are to: reflect the diversity of the city’s culture and communities in our visitors and offer; provide inspirational opportunities for people to enjoy and learn from the collections; and to showcase the national and international heritage of the city.
The D-Day Story is supported by the Portsmouth D-Day Museum Trust, registered charity No 1156976.
Find Us
Find Us
Location:
The D-Day Story
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NT, UK
By Car
There is a **large 125-space car park** located next to The D-Day Story, open **24 hours a day** with toilet facilities on-site.
- Visitors parking here receive **ÂŁ1 off museum entry**.
- There are **marked disabled bays** within the car park and on Clarence Esplanade.
- Parking is **free for Blue Badge holders**.
- For parking charges, visit: Seafront D-Day Car Park.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is **Palmerston Road**, which is a **10-minute walk** across Southsea Common to the museum.
For bus routes and schedules, visit: Moovit - D-Day Museum Bus Routes.
By Train
The nearest train stations are:
- Portsmouth & Southsea Station – **1.5 miles** from the museum (approximately **30-minute walk**).
- Fratton Station – **1.7 miles** from the museum (approximately **35-minute walk**).
For train schedules, visit: National Rail.
By Ferry
Regular services run across the Solent from the Isle of Wight to Southsea:
- Hovertravel – **10-minute journey**, arriving at Clarence Parade (10-minute walk to the museum).
- Wightlink Fastcat – **22-minute journey**, arriving at Portsmouth Harbour.
- Wightlink Car Ferry – **45-minute journey**, arriving at Fishbourne.
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