Visiting
The National
D-Day Memorial

Regular Hours

Open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ticket sales end at 4:30 PM).

Admission Fees

Adult – $12 at Memorial/$10 online

Veteran (not WWII) – $10 at Memorial/$8 online
Free admission for WWII veterans and Active-duty military.

Student – $8 at Memorial/$6 online

Ages 6 – 18 or older with college ID

Under 6 – FREE

WWII Veterans/Active-duty Military – FREE

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Combo Ticket – $20
Includes admission and tour at both sites. $8 – $10 discount over regular price. Cannot be combined with group tour discount. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Sites may be visited on separate dates.

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is open daily March 15 through December 30, offering docent-guided tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. each day. Tours are currently limited to a maximum of 9 guests per tour. Visitors may enjoy self-guided tours of the house using a tour app. Search Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest from your mobile device. Face coverings are encouraged. Open for Winter Weekends from mid-January to mid-March. Guests are encouraged to reserve a tour time at www.poplarforest.org or by calling 434-534-8120. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Inclement Weather & Delays

Closings and delays are possible due to maintenance or inclement weather. The site is cleared if thunder or lightning are nearby. Closings and delays are announced on this website, the Memorial’s social media, and by push notification via our mobile app.

Download the Memorial’s free mobile app and opt in for notifications. Messaging rates may apply.

Guests may also call 540-586-3329 to hear the Memorial’s operational status.

To protect monument surfaces, we are unable to scrape or use de-icing agents. Therefore, the Memorial may remain closed for several days following a winter weather event, for guest safety.

Memorial Gift Shop

The Memorial Gift Shop offers a selection of apparel, collectables, books, toys and other popular items. Your purchase supports our educational mission. Visit the Memorial Gift Shop during operating hours or shop anytime online.

Foundation Office Hours

Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional daily closings. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Other holiday closings may occur. When in doubt, call 540-586-3329 before visiting the Foundation Office.

The Foundation Office is located at 133 West Main Street in Bedford. Please direct all mail to P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523.

Map & Directions

GPS Address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523

From Richmond: 360 west to 460 west; Follow signs to Lynchburg and Bedford. Take 2nd Bedford Exit. Take a right off of the exit onto Burks Hill Road. Take the next left at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for ticket purchases. Total distance – approximately 143 miles.

Alternate Route: 64 west to 81 south; take exit 150 to Alternate 220; Follow signs to 460 (Lynchburg and Bedford) and take a left onto 460 east. Travel approximately 25 minutes and take the 122 exit. Take a left off of the exit and proceed through the stoplight. Take an immediate left at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for ticket purchases.

Roanoke: 460 east to Route 122 north. Take the 122 exit. Take a left off of the exit and proceed through the stoplight. Take an immediate left at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for ticket purchases. Total distance- approximately 27 miles.