Visiting Info

Regular Hours

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

Holiday Hours

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.   The Memorial closes at 2PM on New Year’s Eve.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets to the Memorial are sold upon arrival to the Memorial at the hospitality booth or purchase advance tickets online by clicking here.

There is a discount on tickets purchased online.

Closings and Delays

The Memorial may periodically close or delay opening for systems maintenance and inclement weather.

Please call 540-587-3619 to check our operational status before traveling.

Inclement weather closings will be announced on this website, the Memorial’s social media, and by push notification.

Download the Memorial’s free app and opt-in for notifications.

To protect the monument’s 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.

The Memorial site will be cleared, without advance notice, in the event of thunder or lightning.

Guided tours may be suspended due to extreme weather or temperatures, for the safety of guests and guides.

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, no ticket required.

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.

Guided Walking Tours

Guided tours may sometimes not be offered due to volunteer availability.

Guided tours may be suspended due to extreme weather or temperatures, for the safety of guests and guides.

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

Walking tours are scheduled daily between 10 AM and 4 PM.  Guided walking tours are approximately one hour and leave from the Gift Shop.

For our visitors requiring mobility assistance, wheelchairs are provided at no charge. Please request a wheelchair at the ticket counter. As part of our safety protocol, the wheelchairs are wiped clean after each use.

Patrons are not required to take the guided walking tour.  With paid admission, visitors can stroll the grounds with the provided site map. The site map includes information on the architecture and the historical narrative of the Memorial. Guests may also download the Memorial’s free app for Apple and Android, to access features to enhance their visits.

Group Tours

RESERVED GROUP TOURS

Pre-arranged group tours are available.

School field trips can be booked by clicking here.

Group Admission (13 or more patrons, fees are per person)

$8.00 Adult *includes FREE walking tour

$5.00 Child *includes FREE walking tour

Group Admission (Less than 13 patrons, $100 flat rate fee)

NOTE: Reservations are required for private walking tours. We recommend a minimum two weeks notice. A deposit is required to confirm reservation.  For more information contact the tour coordinator to schedule a tour.

Telephone number 540-587-3619
Email address: dday@dday.org

FAQ

Is there any advantage to coming in a group?

Yes, besides the camaraderie of sharing together in your National D-Day Memorial experience, you may be eligible for a reduced admission fee.

What do I need to do if my group wants to reserve a tour at the National D-Day Memorial?

First, decide on both a date and a specific hour for your planned tour. Next, make sure your group will have at least 13 members on the date and time you have selected. Groups with 13 or more patrons receive a reduced admission fee, provided they have made a reservation at least two weeks in advance of their anticipated arrival. Finally, call 540-587-3619 to make your reservation.

What if I have fewer than 13 people in my group and still want a reserved tour?

There is a flat fee of $100.00 for any group numbering less than 13 patrons. If you have less than 13 people in your group and would like to have a reserved tour, please call 540-587-3619.

Do you have any mobility assistance available?

Should you need mobility assistance for members of your party who are disabled, we do have a limited number of wheelchairs available at no cost.

For groups that have scheduled a tour in advance:

Please arrive 20 minutes early to check-in at the Memorial Gift Store.  There, one designated person will be responsible for payment, and you will meet up with your tour guide.  Contact us as soon as possible if you see that your party will be arriving late. Groups arriving more than 15 minutes late without advance notification will forfeit their guide. Please call this number to notify the Memorial of a late arrival – 540-587-5681.

Field Trips

Field trips include an interactive and curriculum standards-based program with artifacts in our authentic military tent and a guided tour of the Memorial.

Field trips are available at a discounted rate.  For more information on program offerings, pricing, and other details please visit our School Groups page.

Water Effects Operational Schedule

During cold weather, the Memorial’s invasion tableau is drained for seasonal system maintenance.  If you wish to see the invasion pool with water, it is recommended you visit late March thru November.  Call 540-587-3619 to inquire about pool operation.

Memorial Store 

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the exception of Monday closings December through February.  Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.  The Memorial store closes at noon on New Year’s Eve. Shop our online store to support the Memorial.

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.

The National D-Day Memorial is a Blue Star Museum. From Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 2022 through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022 active-duty service members and up to five family members receive free Memorial admission. Click here for program eligibility and other participating sites.

Special Openings

On some occasions it is impossible for a group to schedule their visit during the Memorial’s normal operating hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

However, special arrangements can be made to have our site open before or after these hours for an additional fee.

Regular admission fees will be charged in addition to the fees below.

For special openings between the hours of:

Memorial guests are encouraged to stop by the Bedford Area Welcome Center (located just below the Memorial) for information about dining, lodging, and other area attractions.

There you can view a short film about D-Day and a “Welcome to Destination Bedford” video in the theater. Additionally, there is a firefighter’s gallery, gift store, outdoor picnic area, LOVE sign photo op, electric car charging station, and RV hook-ups.

Click here for the official Bedford, VA tourism website and here to request information in advance of your trip.

Map & Directions

GPS Address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523

Directions To the National D-Day Memorial 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.

Or: 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.