FAQs

The National D-Day Memorial is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the exception of Monday closings December through February. The Memorial is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Memorial closes at noon on New Year’s Eve. During inclement weather, we advise you call before planning your trip. The Memorial site phone number is 540-587-3619.

• Fees for admission are $10.00 per adult, $8.00 per veteran or active duty military, and $6.00 per student (ages 6-18 or older with a valid college ID) if tickets are purchased online.  Tickets are $12.00 per adult, $10.00 per veteran or active duty military, and $8.00 per student at the Memorial. Children under age 6 are admitted free.
• A complimentary guided walking tour is included in the cost of admission. Check with ticketing agent for next available tour time. (Guided tours are currently suspended in accordance with social distancing guidelines.)
• Use of shuttle carts bears an additional fee and use is limited to those who are disabled.  Shuttle carts are not always available, however, wheelchairs are available free on a first-come first-serve basis. (Cart tours are currently suspended in accordance with social distancing guidelines.)
• Ticket purchases and reserved group tour check-in occur at the Memorial’s on-site hospitality booth.

The Memorial has guided walking tours scheduled throughout the day, between the hours of 10 AM – 4 PM.  Check with the ticketing agent for the next available tour time when you arrive at the Welcome Center to purchase tickets.

Guided tours are currently suspended in accordance with social distancing guidelines.

April through October is a favorable time to visit the Memorial. The temperatures are warmer, the water effects are operating, and many of the gardens are in bloom. If you visit during the winter months, please call ahead as the Memorial may be closed due to inclement weather or seasonal systems maintenance.  The site number is 540-587-3619.

The guided walking tour of the Memorial takes approximately one hour, however, we recommend that you plan two hours for your visit. You may wish to walk around on your own, take photos, or visit the Memorial store for a souvenir.

Guided walking tours may be unavailable due to volunteer availability and COVID-19 protocols.

Please call 540-587-3619 to check guided tour availability before your visit.

The National D-Day Memorial is an outdoor experience, so if it is raining, please bring an umbrella, poncho, or other appropriate rain gear.  Because the Memorial is an outdoor facility, remind your guests to consult weather forecasts in deciding on warm, wet, or cool weather attire. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are recommended during sunny weather.

Please be advised that, in general, the central aspect of the Memorial is off limits to pets and animals of any kind. The central part of the Memorial encompasses the sidewalks and all the grounds interior to the circular parking lot. There is occasion, however, when a service animal or other authorized animal may need to be on the site with the patron. We do not limit the access of these service animals.

For those traveling with pets, we ask that you consider the welfare of your pet when you travel to our site. Some of you may opt to keep your pet in your personal vehicle in a cool place with adequate water. For your convenience, we do have a limited number of animal crates available in our shaded kennel area. Please let the ticketing attendant know about your particular circumstance so that they may be able to check on availability of the crates for your visit. All patrons who have animals on site need to have them on a leash. Please ask site staff where you may walk your pet.

Visitors are always welcome to bring their own motorized wheelchairs.  However, should you need mobility assistance, we do have a limited number of wheelchairs available to use at no additional fee. The National D-Day Memorial is 100% wheelchair accessible.

Cart tours are currently suspended in accordance with social distancing guidelines.